Anetoderma of prematurity in association with electrocardiographic electrodes.
Anetoderma in premature infants is an uncommon lesion that may be associated with the use of various types of monitoring leads. In 2 infants multiple papules of anetoderma occurred on the forehead in association with the use of gel electrocardiographic electrodes. It is postulated that the cause of these papules was a local hypoxemia caused by pressure from the electrodes. Growth-restricted infants may be particularly predisposed to iatrogenic anetoderma.
Colditz
P B
PB
Perinatal Research Centre, Royal Women's Hospital, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Dunster
K R
KR
Joy
G J
GJ
Robertson
I M
IM
D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004566:Electrodes / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005546:Forehead; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology
D005782:Gels