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. 2019 May 21;5(1):34.
doi: 10.1186/s40981-019-0254-x.

Fentanyl-associated anaphylaxis in an infant with tetralogy of Fallot: a case report

Ayano Teshigawara  1 , Shinichi Nishibe  2 , Saori Horie  3 , Masako Hakone  1 , Yoshihiro Yamaji  1 , Akira Akasawa  4 , Kohichi Yoshida  4 , Emi Morikawa  4
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Fentanyl-associated anaphylaxis in an infant with tetralogy of Fallot: a case report

Ayano Teshigawara et al. JA Clin Rep. .

Abstract

Background: Anaphylactic reactions to opioids are rare. We report a case of an infant who experienced fentanyl-induced anaphylaxis.

Case presentation: A 2-month-old male was scheduled to undergo a Blalock-Taussig shunt. Following uneventful anesthetic induction, he experienced profound hypotension and generalized erythema. Anaphylaxis was clinically diagnosed, and he was treated with epinephrine, vasopressin, and fluids. The surgery was canceled, and he was transferred to the intensive care unit after restoration of his hemodynamic status. Intradermal testing was performed for all of the drugs given during the anaphylactic event on postoperative day (POD) 3. The results showed a positive reaction to fentanyl. For the second anesthesia scheduled on POD 5, morphine sulfate was selected as an alternative opioid. Anesthesia was maintained uneventfully with sevoflurane, morphine, and rocuronium.

Conclusion: Intradermal testing revealed fentanyl anaphylaxis. We were able to manage the patient by using of morphine as an alternative opioid for the subsequent anesthesia.

Keywords: Anaphylaxis; Fentanyl; Intradermal testing; Morphine; Remifentanil.

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The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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