Edwards JJ, Bosek V. Extravasation injury of the upper extremity by intravenous phenytoin.
Anesth Analg 2002;
94:672-3; table of contents. [PMID:
11867395 DOI:
10.1097/00000539-200203000-00035]
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Abstract
IMPLICATIONS
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.
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