Anaphylaxis to chlorhexidine - coated central line.Within mins of operating room placement of chg - coated cvl, pt had increased peak airway pressures and profound hypotension.He required acls, cpr, and was treated for anaphylaxis - epinephrine, hydrocortisone and diphenhydramine.Devices removed and exchanged for non - chg coated catheter with return of spontaneous circulation.Operating room case aborted.Tryptase sent - 81 ug/l.Allergy: coconut, anaphylaxis, likely from chlorhexidine.No offending agents were given, no antibiotic on board.
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