BookMariana C. Castells, editor.
Contents:
Definition and criteria for the diagnoses of anaphylaxis
An epidemiological approach to reducing the risk of fatal anaphylaxis
Pathophysiology and organ damage in anaphylaxis
Mast cells: effector cells of anaphylaxis
Basophils in anaphylaxis
Protease mediators of anaphylaxis
Aspirin and NSAID reactions: diagnosis, pathophysiology, and management
IgE-dependent and independent effector mechanisms in human and murine anaphylaxis
Food-induced anaphylaxis
Antibiotic-induced anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis during radiological procedures and in the peri-operative setting
Hymenoptera-induced hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis
Idiopathic anaphylaxis
Exercise-induced anaphylaxis and food-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis
Mastocytosis and mast cell activation syndromes presenting as anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis in mastocytosis
Flushing and urticarial syndromes presenting as anaphylaxis
Pharmacologic management of acute anaphylaxis
Drug desensitizations in the management of allergy and anaphylaxis to chemotherapeutic agents and monoclonal antibodies
Rapid desensitizations for antibiotic-induced hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis
Induction of tolerance for food-induced anaphylaxis
Management of anaphylaxis: relevance of causes and future trends in treatment.