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=== Mast cell activation disorder === Pain and stress can trigger mast cell degranulation reactions; adapted pain management and sedation protocols may be indicated, especially if the patient has experienced medical trauma in the past. If the patient experiences anaphylactic reactions, epinephrine must be on hand during the procedure<ref name="mastocytosis">{{Cite web | url=https://www.mastocytosis.ca/en/treatment/surgery-and-anesthesia | title = Surgery and Anesthesia | last = Gould | first = Nancy | date = 4 May 2015 | website = Mastocytosis Society Canada|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727182631/https://www.mastocytosis.ca/en/treatment/surgery-and-anesthesia|archive-date= Jul 27, 2018|url-status=|access-date=Jul 27, 2018}}</ref><ref name="TMS">{{Cite web | url=https://tmsforacure.org/perioperative-management/ | title = Perioperative Management | last = No Author | first = | date = 2018 | website = The Mastocytosis Society|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727182816/https://tmsforacure.org/perioperative-management/|archive-date=Jul 27, 2018|url-status=|access-date=Jul 27, 2018}}</ref>. A pre-procedure round of corticosteroids may also be indicated. Excessive bleeding is common in mast cell disorders, even when blood counts are normal. This is related in part to the release of heparin from mast cell granules<ref name="Afrin2014">{{Cite journal | last = Afrin | first = Lawrence B. | authorlink = Lawrence Afrin | date = Feb 6, 2014 | title = A concise, practical guide to diagnostic assessment for mast cell activation disease| url = https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6204/full/v3/i1/1.htm|journal=World Journal of Haematology|volume=3 | pages = 1-17|via=Baishideng Publishing Group}}</ref>. Pressure dressings are indicated even for minor procedures. For major procedures, history of mast cell disorder should be included in bleeding risk assessment, and may require special protocols. ==== MCAS Resources ==== * [https://tmsforacure.org/wp-content/uploads/2016-TMS-ER-Protocol-Pages-2.pdf The Mastocytosis Society Emergency Room Protocols]
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