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Deep dopamine extravasation injury: a case report.

Reid A Phillips¹, Patricio Andrades, John H Grant

¹UAB Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 35233, USA.

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery : JPRAS

|January 6, 2009

Summary

A dopamine extravasation in an infant with Down's syndrome caused skin necrosis and temporary nerve damage. Conservative wound care and physical therapy led to full recovery within a year.

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Area of Science:

Neonatal care
Pediatric neurology
Dermatology

Background:

Dopamine extravasation is a serious complication in neonates.
Infants with Down's syndrome may have unique physiological considerations.

Observation:

A 3-month-old infant with Down's syndrome experienced massive dopamine extravasation.
This resulted in deep skin necrosis and transient brachial plexus palsy.

Findings:

Conservative management, including wound care and physical therapy, was effective.
Complete wound healing and full brachial plexus recovery were achieved after one year.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of vigilant monitoring during dopamine infusion in neonates.

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Underscores the need for early diagnosis and tailored physical therapy for brachial plexus injuries.