Open AccessAnaphylactoid Reaction to Hydroxyethylstarch During Cesarean Delivery in a Patient with HELLP Syndrome
Author(s) -
M. Vercauteren,
H. Coppejans,
Luc Sermeus
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
anesthesia and analgesia/anesthesia and analgesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.404
H-Index - 201
eISSN - 1526-7598
pISSN - 0003-2999
DOI - 10.1213/01.ane.0000049684.82927.c7
Subject(s) - medicine , hellp syndrome , cesarean delivery , anesthesia , pregnancy , obstetrics , intensive care medicine , eclampsia , genetics , biology
This case report describes an allergic reaction attributed to colloid administration before a semi-urgent cesarean delivery. The most challenging part of this event was related to the anesthetic and obstetric treatment options to avoid further compromise of both mother and fetus.