Anaphylactoid reaction to hydroxyethylstarch during cesarean delivery in a patient with HELLP syndrome

Anesth Analg. 2003 Mar;96(3):859-861. doi: 10.1213/01.ANE.0000049684.82927.C7.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anaphylaxis / etiology*
  • Anaphylaxis / physiopathology
  • Anaphylaxis / therapy
  • Anesthesia, Spinal
  • Blood Cell Count
  • Cesarean Section*
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology*
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / physiopathology
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / therapy
  • Female
  • HELLP Syndrome / complications*
  • Humans
  • Hydroxyethyl Starch Derivatives / adverse effects*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Plasma Substitutes / adverse effects*
  • Platelet Count
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Hydroxyethyl Starch Derivatives
  • Plasma Substitutes