Anaphylaxis after disinfection with 2% chlorhexidine wand applicator

Sameer Bahal; Samriti Sharma; Lene Heise Garvey; Vasantha Nagendran

doi:10.1136/bcr-2017-219794

Anaphylaxis after disinfection with 2% chlorhexidine wand applicator

Sameer Bahal, Samriti Sharma, Lene Heise Garvey, Vasantha Nagendran

Allergi, Hud- og Kønssygdomme

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Abstract

A 54-year-old man with end-stage renal failure attended for dialysis. Within seconds of applying 2% w/v chlorhexidine (ChloraPrep 3 mL Wand Applicator) to the skin surrounding the insertion point of his dialysis catheter (Tesio catheter), he developed pruritus, urticaria, shortness of breath, hypotension and reduced responsiveness. Treatment for anaphylaxis was initiated with rapid improvement of his symptoms, and he made a full recovery. Allergy to chlorhexidine was confirmed with skin testing, and the patient was warned against all future exposure to chlorhexidine. Subsequent dialysis without chlorhexidine was uneventful.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Tidsskrift	BMJ Case Reports
Vol/bind	2017
ISSN	1757-790X
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2017-219794
Status	Udgivet - 8 aug. 2017

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Anaphylaxis after disinfection with 2% chlorhexidine wand applicator

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