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Ionotropes Induced Symmetrical Peripheral Gangrene: A Case Report

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DOI: 10.23958/ijirms/vol03-i09/438· Pages: 2216 to 2218· Vol. 3, No. 09, (2018)· Published: September 25, 2018
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Abstract

Symmetrical peripheral gangrene is characterised by presence of distal ischemic changes in two or more extremities without the vessel obstruction[1]. It is a rare but serious complication in patients of septic shock receiving ionotropes[2] which may lead to limb amputation.

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Naushad .O
Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical care, Subharti Medical College and Hospital, Meerut, India
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Kaur .S
Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical care, Subharti Medical College and Hospital, Meerut, India
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Bashir .M
Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Subharti Medical College and Hospital, Meerut, India
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