Gluteal skin necrosis after umbilical artery catheterisation.
Three infants are reported who developed gluteal skin necrosis as a result of umbilical arterial catheterisation. It is important to examine the buttocks and back of every baby catheterised, so that early remedial action can be taken.
D002081:Buttocks; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014469:Umbilical Arteries