9-3PG Desensitization Protocols

Thursday, 6 December 2012: 11:35 - 11:50
G.03 (HICC)

Hiok Hee Chng , Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

Learning Objectives:
Desensitization protocol - Beta lactam allergy

The objectives are to learn the following:

1. Principles of drug desensitisation

2. Practical and important considerations before, during and after the procedure

3. Protocols available for immediate, type I beta lactam hypersensitivity