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| Publication date | 23/10/2017 |
|---|---|
| Host publication | Handbook of Clinical Anaesthesia, Fourth edition |
| Editors | Brian Pollard, Gareth Kitchen |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Pages | 679-747 |
| Number of pages | 69 |
| Edition | 4th ed. |
| ISBN (electronic) | 9781351674454, 9781315164533 |
| ISBN (print) | 9781138057999, 9781498762892 |
| <mark>Original language</mark> | English |
Allergic reactions are unpredictable and may be potentially life-threatening. Prompt recognition and treatment are essential. The incidence is between 1:10,000 and 1:20,000 anaesthetics. The estimated mortality has declined in recent years, and is now thought to be less than 2%.