Hypovolemic shock and intestinal ischemia: a preventable complication of incomplete formula labeling.

Wilcox, D T; Fiorello, A B; Glick, P L · J Pediatr · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 19-day-old male infant was seen with full-thickness gangrene of the transverse colon. Hyperosmolar formula feedings caused by inadequate "directions for use" was the probable cause. Improved formula labeling might prevent further cases.

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