Compartment Syndrome Secondary to Calcium Gluconate Extravasation.
calcium gluconate
extravasation injury
hand compartment syndrome
limb ischemia
major limb amputation
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Historique:
received:
18
06
2023
accepted:
20
07
2023
medline:
23
8
2023
pubmed:
23
8
2023
entrez:
23
8
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
This case report highlights a rare yet severe complication of calcium gluconate extravasation, namely, compartment syndrome. We present the case of an 86-year-old female who developed compartment syndrome following an extravasation of intravenously administered calcium gluconate for the management of hyperkalemia. Initially, mild erythema and edema were observed at the site of extravasation, which eventually progressed to severe pain, a reduction in the joint range of motion due to increased compartment pressure. Despite undergoing a series of fasciotomies, the patient's condition did not improve, and extensive tissue necrosis and gangrene necessitated amputation. This case emphasizes that calcium gluconate extravasation can lead to life-threatening complications, such as compartment syndrome, underscoring the critical importance of employing proper infusion techniques.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37609086
doi: 10.7759/cureus.42237
pmc: PMC10440588
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e42237Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023, Weimer et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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