title: A new method for the prevention of skin sloughs and necrosis secondary to intravenous infiltration.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Chandavasu
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Garrow
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Valda
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Alsheikh
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dela Vega
mesh_terms: 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*