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Asymmetrical Peripheral Gangrene Due to Norepinephrine Injection

Pragya Nair, Mauli Shah, Jalpa Patel, Dharmesh Parmar

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Journal of Dermatology 9(1):p 31-34, January–June 2024. | DOI: NA

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Nair P, Shah M, Patel J. Asymmetrical peripheral gangrene Due to Norepinephrine Injection. RFP Jr of Drea. 2024;9(1):31-34.

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Received : February 07, 2024         Accepted : March 15, 2024          Published : June 30, 2024

Abstract

Norepinephrine (NE) is commonly recommended as a first-line vasopressor treatment for the majority of adult patients with acute circulatory failure. Critically ill patients with circulatory shock may need rescue treatment with high doses of NE, which can be associated with a poor outcome due to excessive vasoconstriction. Herein we present a patient of post partum hypovolemic shock who developed gangrenous changes in the digits of her hands after norepinephrine administration.

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Nair P, Shah M, Patel J. Asymmetrical peripheral gangrene Due to Norepinephrine Injection. RFP Jr of Drea. 2024;9(1):31-34.

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NorepinephrineVasoconstrictionGangrene

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