Anaphylaxis is an acute, potential life-threatening systemic allergic reaction that may have a
wide range of clinical manifestations. Severe anaphylaxis and/or the need for repeated …

The invention of CPB revolutionized cardiac surgery. This vital tool has been continuously
refined over the years. Today, achieving excellent results depends on a team approach and …

Abstract These European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Cardiac Arrest in Special
Circumstances guidelines are based on the 2020 International Consensus on …

Background Anaphylaxis during anaesthesia is a serious complication for patients and
anaesthetists. Methods The 6th National Audit Project (NAP6) on perioperative anaphylaxis …

Suspected perioperative allergic reactions are rare but can be life-threatening. The
diagnosis is difficult to make in the perioperative setting, but prompt recognition and correct …

Cardiac arrest in the peri‐operative period is rare but associated with significant morbidity
and mortality. Current reporting systems do not capture many such events, so there is an …

Suspected perioperative hypersensitivity reactions are rare but contribute significantly to the
morbidity and mortality of surgical procedures. Recent publications have highlighted the …

716-Kunst et al. according to the study design and the internal hierarchy based on the study
quality were used to formulate levels and grades of recommendations. In the absence of …

Complications and critical incidents arising during anaesthesia due to patient, surgical or
anaesthetic factors, may cause harm themselves or progress to more severe events …

Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic with a broad spectrum of activity and a persistent effect on
skin. Consequently, it has become an ubiquitous antiseptic in healthcare and the …