Perioperative angioedema: background, diagnosis, and management.

Authors :: Barbara DW
Ronan KP
Maddox DE
Warner MA
Source :: Journal of clinical anesthesia [J Clin Anesth] 2013 Jun; Vol. 25 (4), pp. 335-43. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 May 07.
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: Angioedema is a potentially life-threatening condition that may present at any point in the perioperative care of patients. It requires prompt recognition and diagnosis; the primary concern during acute attacks is airway management. The pathophysiology, various causes of angioedema, and treatment strategies according to underlying etiology are presented.<br /> (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)