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KMID : 0356920090570040499
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Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2009 Volume.57 No. 4 p.499 ~ p.502
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Allergic reactions after intravenous injection of methylprednisolone - A case report -
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Chung Jin-Hun
Yoo Sie-Hyeon
Kang Kyu-Sik
Ahn Ki-Ryang
Kim Chun-Sook
Chung Ji-Won
Chun Hye-Jung
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Abstract
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Corticosteroid preparations have anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties and are used widely for the treatment of allergic disorders and asthma. Steroids themselves, however, can induce hypersensitivity reactions. In this study, we report the case of a 66-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who exhibited an allergic reaction (rash, bronchospasm, bradycardia, severe hypotension and cardiac arrest) immediately after the intravenous injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate. Despite cardiopulmonary resuscitation, sinus rhythm was not restored. The anesthesiologist should be aware that allergic reactions to corticosteroids can occur.
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KEYWORD
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Allergic reactions, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Corticosteroids
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