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Painful Blisters of Left Hand Following Extravasation of Remdesivir Infusion in COVID-19

Neeraj Kumar1, Abhyuday Kumar2, Swetalina Pradhan3

  • 1Department of Trauma & Emergency, AIIMS Patna, Patna, Bihar, India.

Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine : Peer-Reviewed, Official Publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine
|March 12, 2021
PubMed

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Remdesivir extravasation during COVID-19 treatment can cause painful blisters on the hand. Prompt recognition and management are crucial for patient recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Critical care medicine
  • Infectious diseases
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • COVID-19 treatment often involves antiviral medications like Remdesivir.
  • Extravasation of intravenous medications can lead to local tissue damage.
  • Remdesivir extravasation is a rare but potential complication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of painful blisters following Remdesivir extravasation.
  • To highlight the clinical presentation and management of this adverse event.
  • To emphasize the importance of vigilant monitoring during Remdesivir infusions.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a COVID-19 patient experiencing an adverse event.
  • Clinical observation of blister formation on the left hand.
  • Documentation of the infusion process and patient's symptoms.

Main Results:

  • The patient developed painful blisters on the left hand after Remdesivir infusion.
  • The blisters were attributed to Remdesivir extravasation.
  • Appropriate management led to symptom resolution.

Conclusions:

  • Remdesivir extravasation can manifest as painful blistering.
  • Early detection and intervention are essential for managing this complication.
  • Healthcare providers should be aware of this potential adverse effect in COVID-19 patients.

Keywords:
COVID pneumoniaExtravasationIntensive careRemdesivirSkin lesion

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