HEALTHCARE: Died from anaphylactic shock after CT dye

Sunday, August 31, 2025

https://nypost.com/2025/08/25/world-news/law-graduate-leticia-paul-dies-at-22-after-routine-ct-scan/

Law graduate Leticia Paul dies at 22 after routine CT scan
By Richard Pollina  —  Published Aug. 25, 2025, 3:05 a.m. ET

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A young, thriving Brazilian lawyer tragically died after suffering a severe allergic reaction during a routine CT scan.

Leticia Paul, 22, suffered an anaphylactic shock on Wednesday while undergoing a contrast-enhanced CT scan at Alto Vale Regional Hospital in Rio do Sul, according to G1.

The fatal reaction was triggered by the contrast dye injected before the scan. 

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Anaphylactic shock is a sudden and life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause airway constriction, throat swelling, a sharp drop in blood pressure, and other severe symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Urgent medical care is needed to avoid fatal outcomes.

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This is so sad.  No indication that anyone did anything wrong. 

I guess that the treatment guidelines will need to be revised for (I assume) first time dye recipients?

So young.  

Argh!

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