Perioperative Anaphylaxis to Chlorhexidine during Surgery and Septoplasty. (19th March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Teixeira de Abreu, Ana Paula; Ribeiro de Oliveira, Leonardo Ramos; Teixeira de Abreu, Ana Flavia; Ribeiro de Oliveira, Evandro; Santos de Melo Ireno, Michele; Aarestrup, Fernando Monteiro; Aarestrup, Matheus Fonseca; Aarestrup, Paula Fonseca
• Other Names: Miyamoto Richard T. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2017(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-03-19
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2017/9605804
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic and disinfectant used in surgical and clinical practice since 1954 and is available in aqueous or alcoholic solutions 0.5%–4.0% and has a broad-spectrum activity. Despite their widespread use, allergic reactions with chlorhexidine are rarely reported. We describe a case of anaphylaxis with chlorhexidine during a septoplasty, turbinectomy, and maxillary sinusectomy. The patient presented with periorbital edema, hives, hypotension, and wheezing. Immediately after the diagnosis of anaphylaxis promethazine, hydrocortisone, and epinephrine were administered with immediate clinical improvement. This case highlights the importance of assessing whether there is a previous clinical history of hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine in patients who will undergo surgical procedures.