# Anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis at Southern Ohio Medical Center
> OSHA SIR `2017043380` · 4/14/2017 · PORTSMOUTH, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified
- **Source:** Chemical products, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Southern Ohio Medical Center
- **Location:** 1805 27th St, PORTSMOUTH, OHIO, 45662
- **NAICS:** 622110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee experienced an allergic reaction while mixing an oral contrast medium, suffering respiratory distress and hives.

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