Extravasation injury of the upper extremity by intravenous phenytoin.
Extravasation or IV injury attributable to phenytoin can cause severe soft tissue damage. Anesthesiologists are likely to encounter this problem and should recognize it and the potential complications. With increased awareness, the occurrence may be minimized.
Edwards
Johnathan J
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Department of Anesthesiology and Interdisciplinary Oncology Program, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA.
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Voytek
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D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000009:adverse effects*
D010672:Phenytoin