Peripheral Inotropes in Critically Ill Children: Is It Safe?
Glob Pediatr Health
; 8: 2333794X211022250, 2021.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1262443
ABSTRACT
Many children needing pediatric intensive care units care require inotropes, which are started peripherally prior to securing a central venous access. However, many hospitals in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) may not have access to central lines and the vasoactive medications are frequently given through a peripheral venous access. Aim:
The aim of our study was to describe the role of peripheral vasoactive inotropes in children.Methods:
Children requiring peripheral vasoactive medications were included in this study. We retrospectively collected data at 2 time points on use and complications of peripheral vasoactive medications.Results:
Eighty-four children (51 pre-COVID era and 33 COVID pandemic) received peripheral vasoactive medications. Only 3% of children (3/84) developed extravasation injury, all of whom recovered completely.Conclusions:
Results from our study suggest that extravasation injury due to peripheral inotrope infusion is very low (3%) and it may be safely administered in children at a diluted concentration.
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Glob Pediatr Health
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2021
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