Severe allergic reactions in surgery 'caused by antibiotics' Antibiotics are the main cause of life-threatening allergic reactions during surgery, a new report suggests.
The Royal College of Anaesthetists says more patients are claiming to be allergic to penicillin, leading to other riskier antibiotics being used.
Out of nearly 300 life-threatening reactions, there were 10 deaths in one year in the NHS in the UK.
Anaesthetists said some of the deaths could have been prevented. BBC News
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The Royal College of Anaesthetists says more patients are claiming to be allergic to penicillin, leading to other riskier antibiotics being used.
Out of nearly 300 life-threatening reactions, there were 10 deaths in one year in the NHS in the UK.
Anaesthetists said some of the deaths could have been prevented. BBC News
See also:
- RCoA undertakes largest ever study of anaphylaxis in anaesthesia and surgery Royal College of Anaesthetists
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