Latex anaphylaxis in a recipient child during kidney transplant performed in a latex-free environment: case report.

Abstract

Latex responds for most allergic reactions in children, and repeated exposure to the agent is the main cause of sensitization. We report the case of a child allergic to latex who developed anaphylaxis during kidney transplantation performed in a latex-free environment. After immediate treatment with epinephrine the patient gradually improved. Subsequent investigation revealed that kidney harvesting was performed without latex allergy precautions, suggesting graft contamination by the antigen. We conclude that, for preventing this type of anaphylaxis, it is essential to implement latex-free procedures during donor organ harvesting.

• Authors: Magda Lourenço Fernandes, Daniel Werneck Pessoa, Isadora Del'Asta, Mirella Pereira Oliveira, Lúcio Lourenço Moreira
• Journal: Brazilian journal of anesthesiology (Elsevier) (Braz J Anesthesiol) 2021 Jan-Feb Vol. 71 Issue 1 Pg. 76-78 ISSN: 2352-2291 [Electronic] Brazil
• PMID: 33712257 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2020 Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia. Published by Elsevier Editora Ltda. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Epinephrine

Topics

• Anaphylaxis (chemically induced)
• Child
• Epinephrine
• Humans
• Kidney
• Kidney Transplantation (adverse effects)
• Latex Hypersensitivity (etiology)