Symmetrical gangrene of the extremities associated with the use of dopamine subsequent to ergometrine administration

1 June 1977

journal article
case report
Published by Springer Nature in Intensive Care Medicine

Vol. 3 (2) , 55-56
https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01683061

Abstract

The occurrence of symmetrical gangrene of all 4 extremities after the use of dopamine, subsequent to the administration of egometrine, is described. It is suggested that the concomitant use of these 2 agents should be avoided.

Keywords

DOPAMINE
ADMINISTRATION
CONCOMITANT
ERGOMETRINE
SYMMETRICAL GANGRENE
EXTREMITIES ASSOCIATED
EGOMETRINE

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