Cardiac Arrest After Ceftriaxone IV Push

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Thu, 06/30/2022 - 12:23
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Fatima Waheedi
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Cardiac Arrest After Ceftriaxone IV Push

We have had 3 cases of cardiac arrest after a dose of ceftriaxone via IV push, one case in 2020, and two more cases recently. None of these cases had any other features of typical anaphylactic reactions (no hives, swelling, etc.).

Have any other sites experienced similar cases? If so, what were the details of the events? Do you believe the rate of IV push increases the risk of these reactions?

Any information would be much appreciated!

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