Abstract:BackgroundAnaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life‐threatening generalized or systemic hypersensitivity reaction. Sequential reports have cited anaphylaxis as the most common cause of anaesthesia‐related deaths. We undertook an audit at a quaternary centre, examining the management of perioperative anaphylaxis and quality of referrals made to our anaesthesia allergy testing service.MethodsThe data of 41 patients consulted at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne for perioperative anaphylaxis between 17th of January… Show more
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