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“A 1-day-old term asphyxiated neonate developed purple discoloration of hand 10 minutes after intravenous infusion of phenytoin” Shah and Dahodwala (2014).

Reference:

Shah, A.M. and Dahodwala, A. (2014) Purple glove syndrome following intravenous phenytoin. Indian pediatrics. 51(9), p.763-4.

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Extract:

“Purple glove syndrome – characterized by purple discoloration and painful swelling of the hands like a glove – is an uncommon complication of intravenous phenytoin administration. A 1-day-old term asphyxiated neonate developed purple discoloration of hand 10 minutes after intravenous infusion of phenytoin, given for control of convulsions”.

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