Clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes in patients with anaphylaxis at 108 Military Central Hospital

  • Pham Dang Hai 108 Military Central Hospital
  • Le Vinh Nghi The College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity

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Anaphylaxis, adrenalin, clinical characteristics

Abstract

Objective: To assess the anaphylaxis clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes. Subject and method: A retrospective cross-sectional study conducted on 83 anaphylaxis patients treated at 108 Military Central Hospital from 01/2022 to 10/2023. The diagnosis of anaphylaxis was based on the criteria of the World Allergy Organization (2019) and the grading system was based on the generalized hypersensitivity criteria of Brown (2004). Data were collected such as comorbidities, anaphylaxis elicitors, clinical symptoms and treatment outcomes. Result: The average age of the study group was 52.34 ± 18.00 years, with males accounting for 46.99%. The most common elicitors for anaphylaxis were medications (51.81%), food (25.30%), contrast media (15.66%). Severity anaphylaxis group was significantly higher in treating with intramuscular adrenalin, intravenous adrenalin and other vasopressors, hospital admission and longer hospital length of stay than moderate anaphylaxis group. Conclusion: Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening emergency, with medications being the leading cause. Early recognition of anaphylaxis based on clinical symptoms is crucial in improving treatment outcomes, reducing hospital stay duration, and decreasing mortality rates.

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