Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2758637 | International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Anaphylactoid reaction to Syntocinon is rare, but has been described in the literature. The reactions described include patchy erythema, hypotension, bronchospasm and oxygen desaturation, but pulseless electrical activity following Syntocinon has not been reported. We present the case of a 34-year-old primigravida with essential hypertension, gestational diabetes and hypothyroidism with a twin pregnancy following in vitro fertilization. During elective caesarean delivery she developed a severe anaphylactic reaction to Syntocinon leading to pulseless electrical activity.
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Authors
D. Pant, V.K. Vohra, S.S. Pandey, J. Sood,