- Retrospective analysis of 77 children admitted to a PED for suspected acute allergy (AA). Results. Of the 77 eases reviewed, 61 were included because they had clinical manifestations consistent with AA. 40 had symptoms suggestive of AAN, and 21 had isolated urticaria (IU). Average age was...
Shellfish are a group of foods to which individuals may be individually or multiply reactive, and include bothmollusks(ie,squid, clams, and octopus) and crustaceans (ie, crab,shrimp, and lobster). In general,shellfish allergytends to be persistent and to present later in life than many other...
ALLERGYCONTRASTALLERGYIodinatedCONTRASTALLERGYLowosmolarityCONTRASTAIM: To assess current practice of United Kingdom cardiologists with respect to patients with reported shellfish/iodine allergy, and in particular the use of iodinated contrast for elective coronary angiography.Moreover we have reviewed the ...
Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents: Rationale for Use in Patients with Iodine Contrast or Shellfish Allergy?doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000006976Parker R. M. KeneeFrom the * University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TexasMark S. Zimmer...
doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2013.12.951Amber N. PepperEmma Westermann-ClarkNeetu TalrejaRichard F. LockeyElsevierJournal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
AllergyFood-induced anaphylaxis (FIA) is a serious allergic reaction that may cause death rapidly in otherwise healthy individuals. There is no universal agreement on its definition or criteria for diagnosis. Hospital admissions for FIA have more than doubled in the last decade. Food is one of ...
Introduction We assessed whether patients are still asked about prior reactions to shellfish during screening for radiocontrast media (RCM) administration, if providers are still misinformed about the relationship between shellfish allergy, iodine reactions, and reactions to RCM, and if subsequent ...
Perceptions Of Radiologists On The Association Between Shellfish Allergy And Risk Of Anaphylaxis To Radiocontrast Media In Canadadoi:10.1016/j.jaci.2009.12.618T.W.C. Pun and C. KalicinskyJournal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Rationale Healthcare professionals (HP) perpetuate misconceptions regarding radiocontrast media (RCM) reactions and their relationship to shellfish allergy and iodine "allergy." The impact of an educational intervention was tested to dispel these myths. Methods A survey was administered before and after...