19 March 2022>: Clinical Research
A Retrospective Study to Compare the Effects of Methylprednisolone and Dexamethasone in 35 Patients with Anaphylactic Shock Due to Iodinated Contrast Media During Cardiac Catheterization
Zhiwei Huang ABCE , Fenghuan Hu DF , Haibo Liu AC* , Man Wang AD*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.934703
Med Sci Monit 2022; 28:e934703
Table 2 The characteristics, allergic manifestations and management during operation.
Variables | Dexamethasone (n=16) | Methylprednisolone (n=19) | P |
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Contrast dose, mL | 13.1±4.3 | 15.8±13.6 | 0.447 |
Hypotension | 16 (100.0%) | 19 (100%) | 1.000 |
Urticaria | 4 (25.0%) | 3 (15.8%) | 0.677 |
Dyspnea | 3 (18.8%) | 5 (26.3%) | 0.700 |
Abnormal consciousness | 2 (12.5%) | 3 (15.8%) | 1.000 |
Epinephrine | 16 (100%) | 19 (100.0%) | 1.000 |
H1-receptor blocker | 3 (18.8%) | 5 (26.3%) | 0.700 |
Norepinephrine | 3 (18.8%) | 6 (31.6%) | 0.460 |
Dopamine | 15 (93.8%) | 17 (89.5%) | 1.000 |
SYNTAX II score | 24.6±11.8 | 26.5±11.1 | 0.620 |
IABP | 4 (25.0%) | 5 (26.3%) | 1.000 |
Mechanical ventilation | 1 (6.2%) | 2 (10.5%) | 1.000 |
Mortality rate | 3 (18.8%) | 3 (15.8%) | 1.000 |
Data are presented as means±SD or as numbers and percentages. IABP – intra-aortic balloon pump. |