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Local facial cutaneous vasoconstriction: an unusual complication of inhaled racemic epinephrine in a neonate

Journal of Perinatology volume 33, pages 985–986 (2013)Cite this article

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A term infant treated for post-extubation stridor with nebulized racemic epinephrine developed localized facial blanching due to cutaneous absorption of the aerosolized vasoconstrictor. Local application of heat restored circulation to the afflicted area. This complication of a commonly used medication is not previously reported in the medical literature and has the potential for severe sequelae.

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  1. Pediatrix Medical Group of California, Ventura, CA, USA

    B-OS Bengtsson

  2. Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA, USA

    B-OS Bengtsson

  3. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Community Memorial Hospital of San Buenaventura, Ventura, CA, USA

    B-OS Bengtsson, L A Spink & J B Grone

  4. University of Cincinnati School of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH, USA

    L A Spink

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Bengtsson, BO., Spink, L. & Grone, J. Local facial cutaneous vasoconstriction: an unusual complication of inhaled racemic epinephrine in a neonate. J Perinatol 33, 985–986 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/jp.2013.115

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