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Angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitor related angioedema and the anaesthetist
Author(s) -
Rai M. R.,
Amen F.,
Idrees F.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.2004.03614.x
Subject(s) - angioedema , medicine , angiotensin converting enzyme , airway obstruction , complication , ace inhibitor , presentation (obstetrics) , airway , surgery , dermatology , blood pressure
Summary Angioedema of the face and neck is an uncommon but potentially life‐threatening complication of angiotensin‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor therapy. This condition is of particular concern to the anaesthetist as it can rapidly progress to upper airway obstruction. We describe the presentation and management of five cases of ACE inhibitor related angioedema, all of which were associated with significant upper airway obstruction.