Calcification of superficial scalp veins secondary to intravenous infusion of sodium bicarbonate and calcium chloride.
Soft tissue calcification has been reported following the intramuscular injection of calcium salts and the intravenous administration of calcium gluconate. The present case report describes a neonate in whom calcification of the superficial scalp veins developed following administration of calcium chloride and sodium bicarbonate through a scalp vein needle.
D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D002122:Calcium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D008297:Male; D012535:Scalp / Q000098:blood supply*; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D014680:Veins
D001639:Bicarbonates; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D002122:Calcium Chloride