Red man syndrome caused by vancomycin powder
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2018.01.044
Abstract: Red man syndrome (RMS) is a well-known hypersensitivity reaction caused by intravenous administration of vancomycin, with symptoms ranging from flushing, erythematous rash, pruritus, mild to profound hypotension, and even cardiac arrest. RMS has not previously… read more here.
Keywords: powder; vancomycin powder; man syndrome; red man ... See more keywords
A typical case had rare immediate and delayed red man syndrome multiple times after norvancomycin injection: A case report
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032047
Abstract: Background: Red man syndrome (RMS) is an adverse effect of vancomycin that usually occurs within minutes to tens of minutes after infusion. Previous literature reported that RMS rarely occurs again after the infusion speed is… read more here.
Keywords: red man; case; immediate delayed; man syndrome ... See more keywords
Call to Pharmacists: End Use of “Red Man Syndrome”
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DOI: 10.1177/10600280211021417
Abstract: Red Man Syndrome is a term used for an adverse event attributed to vancomycin infusion. Based on the presentation within white patients, the term is imprecise at best and can lead to suboptimal classification and… read more here.
Keywords: use; pharmacists end; red man; call pharmacists ... See more keywords