J Anesth Perioper Med. 2018;6(1):48-51. https://doi.org/10.24015/ebcmed.japm.2017.0059
From the Department of Intensive Care, Epworth Hospital Richmond, Victoria, Australia.
Correspondence to Alexander D. Smith at alexander.smith@doctors.org.uk.
EBCMED ID: ebcmed.japm.2017.0059 DOI: 10.24015/ebcmed.japm.2017.0059
We present an unexpected case of systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve (SAM) caused by anaphylaxis to rocuronium, in a patient who presented for an elective total knee replacement. We present this case to increase clinical suspicion of both rocuronium anaphylaxis and SAM in the peri-operative patient who presents with shock, to highlight the importance of focussed echocardiography in the diagnosis of SAM, and to educate trainees on the acute management of the condition.
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