A patient undergoing hemodialysis experienced multiple allergic reactions while being treated with a revaclear dialyzer.The patient experienced swelling of the tongue 1 hour into dialysis treatment, and the treatment was discontinued with blood restitution.The patient was admitted to the intensive care unit, diagnosed with angioedema and underwent airway monitoring.Treatment provided during the hospitalization was unknown.The patient remained hospitalized at the time of this report and was due to be released seven or eight days after the event occurred.The patient continued hemodialysis while hospitalized using a non-baxter dialyzer.No additional information is available.
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