A Rare Case of Angioedema Following Propofol Administration in Remote Area

Jessica C Febryani | Vinsensius Thomas | Hubang N Blegur

Abstract: One life threatening manifestation of drug hypersensitivity is angioedema. In some rare cases, propofol may induced angioedema and is proposed to be allergy related. This case report presented a case of angioedema induced by propofol administration in remote area. Limited resources available added another challenge in confirming diagnosis and treating the disease. Nevertheless, identifying and discontinuing the suspected etiology should not be postponed and monitoring intensively should be initiated early to prevent lethal condition.

Keywords: Angioedema, propofol, hypersensitivity, allergy, bradikinin

Edition: Volume 10 Issue 10, October 2021,

Pages: 891 - 893

How to Download this Article?

Type Your Valid Email Address below to Receive the Article PDF Link

Verification Code will appear in 2 Seconds ... Wait

A Rare Case of Angioedema Following Propofol Administration in Remote Area

Similar Articles with Keyword 'propofol'

Intraoperative Awareness and Post Operative Recall and Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Off Pump Coronary Artery by Pass Grafting with Intravenous Propofol v/s Dexmedetomidine - A Randomised Control Study

Rapid Sequence Intubation in Head Trauma - Traumatic Brain Injury on Adults: A Literature Review