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Thorax 1999;54:747 doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.747
  • Case Report

Acute anaphylaxis following midline catheterisation in a patient with cystic fibrosis

  1. C S Haworth,
  2. R McL Niven,
  3. A J Moorcroft,
  4. A Phillips,
  5. M E Dodd,
  6. A K Webb
  1. Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester M23 9LT, UK
  1. Dr A K Webb.
  • Received 26 January 1998
  • Accepted 8 May 1998

Abstract

A 16 year old male with cystic fibrosis experienced an acute life threatening anaphylactic reaction following the insertion of an Ohmeda Hydrocath™ midline peripheral venous catheter. The catheter was immediately withdrawn and treatment with intravenous adrenaline, hydrocortisone, chlorpheniramine, and colloid over a 24 hour period resulted in a gradual resolution of symptoms.

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