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. 1986 Jan;3(1):4-5.
doi: 10.1055/s-2007-999813.

A new method for the prevention of skin sloughs and necrosis secondary to intravenous infiltration

O Chandavasu, E Garrow, V Valda, S Alsheikh, S Dela Vega

A new method for the prevention of skin sloughs and necrosis secondary to intravenous infiltration

O Chandavasu et al. Am J Perinatol. 1986 Jan.

Abstract

Skin sloughs and necrosis from hypertonic solutions may occur in premature infants receiving peripheral intravenous fluid therapy. A simple multiple puncture method is proposed to remove the infiltrate and prevent skin sloughs.

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