Abstract |
Three infants treated for umbilical granuloma with silver nitrate suffered chemical burns to the periumbilical area which prompted visits to the emergency department. Treatment was conservative, and the outcome was good in all cases. We recommend caution when applying silver nitrate to the umbilicus, careful drying of the umbilical exudate to prevent spillage, and discussion with parents that burns may occur but apparently are not serious. The possibility of secondary infection is discussed.
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Authors | J M Chamberlain, R L Gorman, G M Young |
Journal | Pediatric emergency care
(Pediatr Emerg Care)
Vol. 8
Issue 1
Pg. 29-30
(Feb 1992)
ISSN: 0749-5161 [Print] United States |
PMID | 1603685
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Burns, Chemical
(pathology, therapy)
- Granuloma
(drug therapy)
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Male
- Silver Nitrate
(adverse effects)
- Umbilicus
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