Podcast #276: Angioedema
Dec 01, 2017•4 min
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Episode description
Author: John Winkler, M.D.
Educational Pearls
- Angioedema is immediately life-threatening due to airway obstruction.
- Mechanisms include allergic reaction (histamine-related) or bradykinin-related (ACE-inhibitor, C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency).
- The bradykinin-related mechanism will not respond to the traditional meds used for anaphylaxis. Instead, use FFP to replace depleted factors.
- If a patient displays signs of respiratory compromise, intubation is indicated. Anesthesia should be consulted as this will be a very difficult airway.
References: https://emcrit.org/pulmcrit/treatment-of-acei-induced-angioedema/
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