Peroneal palsy produced by intravenous fluid infiltration in a newborn.
A premature infant developed peroneal palsy as a result of infiltration of intravenous fluids, a previously unrecognized cause. Electrophysiological evidence of peroneal-nerve injury is presented. Caution is advocated in the placement of intravenous lines in small infants.
D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010543:Peroneal Nerve / Q000293:injuries*