title: [Gas gangrene caused by venous catheterization (apropos of a case)].
abstract: A case of fatal gas gangrene occurring after venous catheterization and the administration of sympathomimetic amines is reported. Following a brief discussion, the necessity of observing strict asepsis during the insertion and care of the catheter and of always ensuring that the tip of the catheter is in a large vein is emphasized.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005542:Forearm / Q000098:blood supply; D005738:Gas Gangrene / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D013566:Sympathomimetics / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014680:Veins
chemical_list: D013566:Sympathomimetics
vernacular_title: Gangrène gazeuse par cathéterisation veineuse (a propos d'un cas).