A new method for the prevention of skin sloughs and necrosis secondary to intravenous infiltration.
Skin sloughs and necrosis from hypertonic solutions may occur in premature infants receiving peripheral intravenous fluid therapy. A simple multiple puncture method is proposed to remove the infiltrate and prevent skin sloughs.
Chandavasu
O
O
Garrow
E
E
Valda
V
V
Alsheikh
S
S
Dela Vega
S
S
D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D009336:Necrosis; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011677:Punctures; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*