09-09-2019, 12:52 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-30-2019, 03:06 PM by RichardPinto.)
Anaphylaxis ICU
Created February 2016
Developed by:
Karen Mayo
Developed for: VCH
Submitted by: RichardPinto
Contact Email: karen.mayo@vch.ca
Peer Reviewed: Yes
Case Summary:
Patient Description:
Name: Ace Bennett
Age: 45
Weight: 60kg
Immunizations: none
Hx of current condition: Post-op day 1 from elective cholecystectomy. Patient has been slightly hypotensive 95/60 on the evening shift change, completely asymptomatic. Surgical resident ordered a 500mL bolus of Voluven. Shortly after the bolus was started the patient felt warm and flushed, also felt general pruritis.
Social Hx: smoker
Diagnosis: Epilepsy.
Target Learning Groups:
Interprofessional Team
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Proposed Setting:
ICU
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