Evidence · Systematic review or meta-analysis
Extravasation injury management for neonates and children: A systematic review and aggregated case series.
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Summary
This systematic review with aggregated case series examines how extravasation injuries are managed in hospitalised neonates and children up to 18 years. Of 27 included studies, most were case studies and two-thirds of extractable cases involved neonates, with scarring and necrosis commonly reported. Treatments were diverse and grouped into first aid, medical, surgical and dressing approaches. The authors conclude that the evidence is low quality, with no consensus on treatments or outcomes.
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