Epinephrine induced lactic acidosis during the management of anaphylactic shock: a case report.
Clin Exp Emerg Med
; 2024 May 23.
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In a case of contrast media-induced anaphylactic shock managed with epinephrine, a 57-year-old male developed lactic acidosis without cardiogenic shock or global hypoperfusion, highlighting epinephrine's potential to trigger lactic acidosis. Despite previous management of similar reactions with antihistamines and corticosteroids, this case required intensive care unit admission and emergency intervention, with lactate levels peaking alarmingly. The rapid resolution of acidosis following epinephrine discontinuation underscores the need for careful monitoring and the consideration of alternative vasopressor strategies in severe anaphylaxis, illustrating the complex relationship between epinephrine's metabolic effects and anaphylaxis-induced tissue hypoperfusion.
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