title: Calcification of superficial scalp veins secondary to intravenous infusion of sodium bicarbonate and calcium chloride.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D001639:Bicarbonates; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D002122:Calcium Chloride