Anaphylaxis, allergy, and immunology --;Initiation and clinical manifestations of anaphylaxis --;Mediators of anaphylactic reactions --;Complement and contact activation --;Nonimmunologic (pharmacologic) histamine release --;Common anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions seen by the anesthesiologist --;Preoperative considerations of the allergic patient --;General approach to anaphylactic reactions --;Pharmacologic therapy for anaphylaxis --;Management of anaphylaxis --;Managing sequelae in the recovery room and intensive care unit --;Human physiologic responses during anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions.