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 Huang1ABCE, Fenghuan Hu1DF, Haibo Liu1AC*, Man Wang1ADDOI: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||