title: Accidental intra-arterial injection.
abstract: The potential for an accidental intra-arterial injection is present whenever an intravenous route of drug administration is used. Because of the serious nature of the morbidity associated with this iatrogenic injury, and its preventability, this article is presented to update the available information on the etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this problem.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Framington 06032.
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Lieblich
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Topazian
mesh_terms: D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries*; D005542:Forearm / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects