Free practice question 11 of 20 · Pathology
An original single best answer question in the style of the MRCS Part A paper, with the answer and a referenced explanation. Pick an answer to reveal it, then rate how sure you were.
A 45-year-old woman develops profound hypotension, bronchospasm and widespread erythema two minutes after induction of anaesthesia with propofol and rocuronium. She is resuscitated successfully with adrenaline.
Which investigation is most useful in the next few hours to support the diagnosis?
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