The study will only involve identification of the listed allergies from the electronic medical record and investigation into the symptoms that prompted this allergy listing. The purpose is to evaluate demographics and prevalence of allergies in patients presenting for surgery, evaluate the medical decision making process behind allergy identification, and determine its potential impact on perioperative care. The participants will be asked to complete a survey in REDCap using an iPad during the visit.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
250
Parents/guardians will complete a survey about when the medication allergy was identified and the exact symptomatology that resulted in determination of the allergy.
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, United States
True Allergy (Consistent With an IgE-mediated Reaction)
Cutaneous reactions (hives, urticarial, skin redness, rash) within 6 h of the dose or Anaphylaxis or anaphylactoid reaction within 6 h of the dose
Time frame: Baseline
Unlikely True Allergy (Less Relevant With an IgE-mediated Reaction)
Cutaneous reactions (rash, skin redness) longer than 6 h after the dose
Time frame: Baseline
Not True Allergy (Not Related to IgE-mediated Reaction)
Allergy listed in the medical record but instead: Recognized adverse effect of the medication, Family history of allergy, Based on medical history or other reasons, or Parents reported their child has no allergy
Time frame: Baseline
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