Abstract
A case of subcutaneous infiltration of dopamine into the hand of a newborn is presented. Treatment consisted of administration of subcutaneous phentolamine into the area of ischemia approximately 6 hours after the injury occurred. Dramatic resolution of ischemic changes rapidly followed phentolamine injection with no untoward effects.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Topical
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Dopamine / administration & dosage
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Dopamine / adverse effects*
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Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / complications*
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Hand / blood supply*
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Infusions, Intravenous / adverse effects*
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Ischemia / drug therapy*
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Ischemia / etiology
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Male
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Phentolamine / administration & dosage
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Phentolamine / therapeutic use*