Necrotic skin lesion following therapy of severe metabolic alkalosis. A case report.
An outward side effect of HCl infusion during the treatment of severe metabolic alkalosis is reported. Solution of 0.2 n hydrochloric acid, infused via a peripheral vein caused necrotic lesions of skin and subcutaneous tissue. In case that the central parenteral route is precluded, oral therapy with diluted HCl solution may be considered.
D000471:Alkalosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*
D006851:Hydrochloric Acid