Severe hypersensitivity reactions to polyethylene glycol are an emerging concern in health care and have been increasingly recognized as a cause of systemic allergic reactions that vary from mild to life-threatening anaphylaxis. It's essential for nurses to be knowledgeable about this potential allergen, to be able to identify high-risk patients, and to be prepared to initiate treatment to ensure best patient outcomes.
Zaloom et al. (Wed,) studied this question.