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Vancomycin‐induced red man syndrome presentation in a preterm infant.
- Source :
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Pediatric Dermatology . Nov2018, Vol. 35 Issue 6, pe408-e409. 2p. 1 Color Photograph. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- A male infant born at 32 weeks' gestation with a birthweight of 1030 g was started on intravenous vancomycin for a femoral osteomyelitis. On day 7 of treatment, he developed an erythematous flushed rash, rapidly spreading from the head to trunk and extremities, and became markedly irritable; vancomycin infusion was promptly stopped, with subsequent skin clearance. Given the wide use of vancomycin for the treatment of neonatal infections, a good awareness of red man syndrome signs and symptoms in the neonatal population is fundamental to recognize this adverse drug reaction and manage its rare but possible life‐threatening complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07368046
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 132873617
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.13654