title: Complications of scalp vein infusion in infants.
abstract: The scalp vein is an invaluable route for venous access in infants. Complications are rarely reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Ahmadu Bellow University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria. ssrs.njsr@skannet.com
authors.forename: Emmanuel A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Ameh
authors.forename: Robinson D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Wammanda
authors.forename: Liadi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sabiu
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D003681:Dehydration / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D012535:Scalp / Q000382:microbiology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification