• Journal of neurosurgery · Jun 1988

    Case Reports

    Extravasation injury to the hand by intravenous phenytoin. Report of three cases.

    • V K Rao, P D Feldman, and D G Dibbell.
    • Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison.
    • J. Neurosurg. 1988 Jun 1; 68 (6): 967969967-9.

    AbstractExtravasation of intravenous phenytoin can result in serious soft-tissue complications. Three patients are presented, one of whom lost a hand. Assessment of circulation and early decompression fasciotomies may be necessary in such cases. Caution is recommended in the intravenous administration of phenytoin. Infusions at rates of less than 50 mg/min and education of nursing staff about this potential complication will decrease its incidence.

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