Gluteal skin necrosis after umbilical artery catheterisation.
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Three infants are reported who developed gluteal skin necrosis as a result of umbilical arterial catheterisation. It is important to examine the buttocks and back of every baby catheterised, so that early remedial action can be taken.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 55 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1980