Cardiac arrest following anaphylaxis induced by sugammadex in a regional hospital

We describe a case of patient who developed severe sugammadex-induced anaphylaxis and received cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Written informed consent for publication was obtained from the patient. The case was a 73-year-old male (178cm, 77kg) who underwent osteosynthesis in a regional hospital without intensive care unit. He was on a medication of bisoprolol and pilsicainide hydrochloride for chronic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The patient's baseline blood pressure was 108/59mmHg and heart rate was 49beats·min−1.
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research