Anaphylactic Shock Following Cataract Surgery: A Documented Intracameral Cefuroxime Allergy
Cédric Mahiat, S Robaye, L. Levecq, D Dumesnil, C. Sohy
Abstract
Intracameral cefuroxime is recommended at the end of cataract surgery, since it has been shown to substantially reduce the rate of postoperative endophthalmitis, a severe postoperative infectious complication [...].
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCefuroximeAllergyCataract surgeryAnaphylactic shockShock (circulatory)AnaphylaxisOphthalmologyAnesthesiaDermatologySurgeryAntibioticsImmunologyInternal medicineBiologyMicrobiologyOcular Infections and TreatmentsOcular Surface and Contact LensIntraocular Surgery and Lenses