Abstract
Antibiotics are second leading offending agent implicated in perioperative anaphylaxis. Here, we report a case of intraoperative anaphylaxis to Cefotaxime which presented as sudden cardiovascular collapse without apparent cutaneous signs. However, massive pulmonary edema became the prominent feature of this anaphylactic reaction. This again emphasises need for vigilance and promptness of anaesthesiologist towards occurrence of perioperative anaphylaxis and varied presentations.
Keywords: Anaphylaxis, Pulmonary edema, Cefotaxime, Adrenaline.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Vrishali Ankalwar
Associate Professor, Dept. of Anaesthesiology, GMCH, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440013
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i8.30
