Use of liposuction and saline washout for the treatment of extensive subcutaneous extravasation of corrosive drugs.
We report a case of extensive subcutaneous extravasation of corrosive drugs used during cardiac resuscitation, in a neonate undergoing cardiac catheterization. Early management with hyaluronic acid, liposuction and saline washout of the extravasated fluid prevented development of any tissue damage. This simple technique was easy to use and extremely effective.
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Royal Liverpool Children's NHS Trust.
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PH
Martin
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Carver
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Petros
D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006821:Hyaluronoglucosaminidase / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007223:Infant; D015187:Lipectomy; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000009:adverse effects; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D012965:Sodium Chloride; D006821:Hyaluronoglucosaminidase