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ArticleThe World Allergy Organization journal2026

World Allergy Organization survey on the diagnosis and management trends of perioperative anaphylaxis.

Alexei Gonzalez-Estrada, Ricardo J Estrada-Mendizabal, Ignacio J Ansotegui, Dianne E Campbell, Stuart Carr, Victoria Cardona, Motohiro Ebisawa, Mario Geller, Margitta Worm, Paul A Greenberger and 10 more

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Alexei Gonzalez-EstradaDivision of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA.
Ricardo J Estrada-MendizabalDivision of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA.
Ignacio J AnsoteguiDept. Allergy and Immunology, Hospital Quironsalud Bizkaia, Bilbao, Spain.
Dianne E CampbellDiscipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, School of Medicine, University of Syndey, Sydney, Australia.
Stuart CarrSno Asthma & Allergy Center, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Victoria CardonaDepartment of Allergy, Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain and ARADyAL Research Network, Spain.
Motohiro EbisawaClinical Research Center for Allergy and Rheumatology, NHO Sagamihara National Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan.
Mario GellerDivision of Medicine, Academy of Medicine of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Margitta WormDivision of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergy, Charite Univeritätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Paul A GreenbergerDivision of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
Agnes S Y LeungDepartment of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong.
Michael E LevinDivision of Paediatic Allergy, Department of Paediatics, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
Mario Morais-AlmeidaAllergy Center, CUF Descobertas Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal.
Antonella MuraroFood Allergy Referral Centre, Department of Women and Child Health, Padua University Hospital, Padua, Italy.
Jose A Ortega-MartellDepartment of Immunology, Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico.
Guillaume PouesselPneumology and Allergy Department, Children's Hospital, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France.
Gianenrico SennaAsthma Center and Allergy Unit, Verona University and General Hospital, Verona, Italy.
Paul J TurnerNational Heart Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Luciana Kase TannoDivision of Allergy, Department of Pumonology, Allergy and Thoracic Oncology, University Hospital Montpellier, Montpellier, France.
WAO Anaphylaxis committee

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Perioperative anaphylaxis (POA) is a life-threatening condition with substantial variability in evaluation and management practices. Objective: To assess current practices, perceived barriers, and regional differences in POA management among allergists worldwide. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was distributed to World Allergy Organization (WAO) members from March to June 2024. The 39-question survey addressed demographics, clinical practices, diagnostic tools, perceived challenges, and future needs. Results: A total of 249 respondents from 50 countries completed the survey (median age 49 years, 49% female, 94% allergists, and 57% with >15 years of clinical experience). While 70% had access to acute serum tryptase (sAT), only 46% obtained it within the recommended 2-h window. Guideline adherence was low: 63% did not perform skin testing 4-6 weeks post-reaction, and fewer than half routinely tested for latex or chlorhexidine. Regional differences were observed: routine latex and chlorhexidine testing was most common in Europe and United States/Canada and least frequent in Africa and Asia (p = 0.0001); tryptase availability was lower in Africa and Latin America. Most respondents identified a culprit in <65% of cases, with antibiotics reported most frequently in Europe and United States/Canada, followed by neuromuscular blocking agents and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Major barriers included limited access to anesthesia records, testing reagents, and resource-related contrainsts in low-income regions. Respondents expressed the need for guidelines on alternative agents and validated non-irritating skin test concentrations. Conclusions: This international survey highlights substantial regional differences and global barriers in POA evaluation. Improving access to diagnostic resources, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration, and providing clear guidance on alternative agents and standardized testing methods are essential to optimize worldwide POA management.

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Allergy and immunologyAnaphylaxisPerioperative careSurveys and questionnairesTryptases

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PMCPMC13049404

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