TITLE:
Anaphylaxis in Pregnancy
AUTHORS:
Thirukumar Markandu, Kavurirel Eliyas Karunakaran
KEYWORDS:
Anaphylaxis, Pregnancy, Multidisciplinary Care
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.10 No.5,
May
13,
2020
ABSTRACT: Anaphylaxis is a serious, generalized,
hypersensitivity reaction which can be life threatening and one of the most
serious medical emergencies. Anaphylaxis in pregnancy although rare, is
attributed to the use of various drugs in pregnancy mainly following an
administration of antibiotics. This review article describes several aspects of
anaphylaxis such as aetiology, pathophysiology and management. Immediate
recognition and initiation of treatment are the keys for satisfactory outcome.
A multidisciplinary care and provision are other keys for achieving this good
outcome.