Allergic reactions to anaesthesia giving false positive and false negative results. Although complications during anaesthesia are rare, potentially life-threatening consequences may occur if an anaphylactic reaction develops. The severity of the reaction whilst under anaesthesia is because the anaesthetist is only made aware of the allergy when it is severe enough to compromise the cardiovascular system and the respiratory system. At this stage, there is little time to manage the situation and recognise the severity of the condition. The immediate management of the issue consists of three processes: Since the full withdrawal of the offending substance is near impossible, the administration of adrenalin is
Double Allergic space. Powderfinger spent less money producing "Double Allergic" than on their previous works. Previously, the band had worked with Tony Cohen, whom Fanning stated was expensive due to his success in the industry. For "Double Allergic" the band chose Tim Whitten, a less well known producer, and because the band knew what they intended to do as they entered the studio they managed to spend less despite the improved sound. Middleton commented on Whitten's capabilities in the recording studio, saying "He's what a band looks for in a producer/engineer, because he's got his own ideas", but stating that Whitten would