- 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...
No data suggest that shellfish allergies predict increased risk ofadverse reactionsto contrast. It is currently thought thatshellfish allergyis related totropomyosin, and patients withseafood allergiesdo not have an increased risk of iodine allergy. ...
loop regions which protrude to the surface of the molecule and the light chain binding sites. In contrast, much fewer substitutions occur in the ATP and actin-binding sites (Wang et al.2018). On the other hand, myosin heavy chains of the adductor striated and smooth muscles of scallop have...
ALLERGYIodinatedCONTRASTALLERGYLowosmolarityCONTRASTAIM: 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 current evidence...
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
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 ...
FoodAllergyFood-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 ...
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...