Undergoing breast biopsy, Kelly, a 45-year old female

Undergoing breast biopsy

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Kelly, a 45-year old female patient, is undergoing a breast biopsy. The surgeon has just injected the incision site with 1% xylocaine. After a few minutes, the patient reports that she feels an overall itching sensation, and the anesthesia care provider notes that she has broken out into hives. Seconds later, she is s having trouble breathing and has become slightly hypotensive and tachycardic.

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