| Paraplegia due to peripheral venous air embolus in a neonate: a case report. | |
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PMID: 6973128 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A term male infant with pneumonia was receiving fluid and antibiotics through an intravenous line in the scalp. Air was accidentally infused in this line. Subsequently, discoloration of the skin, a flaccid paraplegia, hematuria, and gastrointestinal bleeding occurred as the presumed effect of venous air entering the systemic arteries. The umbilical vessels were never catheterized. Absence of any apparent cerebral air embolism is interpreted as being due to the infant's position (head down) at the time of air infusion. The pathogenesis and prevention of this tragic complication are discussed. |
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Authors:
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J Willis; C Duncan; S Gottschalk |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatrics Volume: 67 ISSN: 0031-4005 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatrics Publication Date: 1981 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1981-09-25 Completed Date: 1981-09-25 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376422 Medline TA: Pediatrics Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 472-3 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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administration & dosage Embolism, Air / etiology* Fluid Therapy Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology Hematuria / etiology Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Newborn, Diseases / drug therapy, etiology* Infusions, Parenteral / adverse effects* Male Paraplegia / etiology* Pneumonia / drug therapy Posture |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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