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Table 4 Skin test results to agents other than NMBAs involved in hypersensitivity reactions during anaesthesia

From: Identification of risk factors of severe hypersensitivity reactions in general anaesthesia

Drugs

Positive skin tests (%)

No. of patients tested

Beta-lactams

4 (8.16)

49

Penicillin

1 (2.04)

Cephalosporin

3 (6.12)

Hypnotics

 

8

Ketamine

3 (37.50)

Others

 

87

Atropine

1 (1.14)

Latex

6 (3.10)

193

  1. NMBAs: Neuromuscular Blocking Agents