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ANZ journal of surgery · Dec 2006
Case ReportsAdrenaline-induced digital ischaemia reversed with phentolamine.
- Darren Molony.
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. darren@apsa.com.au
- ANZ J Surg. 2006 Dec 1;76(12):1125-6.
AbstractAdrenaline autoinjectors are widely prescribed for self-treatment of anaphylactic syndromes. Accidental misfire into digits can cause prolonged significant ischaemia with serious outcomes. Phentolamine is a readily available treatment, which is easily and safely given in the emergency setting.
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