Abstract |
The authors present two cases of ergotism in polytraumatised patients after prophylactic treatment with the combination preparation heparin-dihydroergotamine. Attention is drawn to the severity of the possible complications. It seems that it would be quite appropriate to adopt a critical attitude towards routine therapy with combination preparations containing ergotamine for the prevention of thromboembolism in polytraumatised patients.
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Authors | J Voigt, J Dortenmann |
Journal | Aktuelle Traumatologie
(Aktuelle Traumatol)
Vol. 13
Issue 1
Pg. 46-9
(Feb 1983)
ISSN: 0044-6173 [Print] Germany |
Vernacular Title | Hinweise zum Ergotismus, einer zu wenig erkannten traumatologischen Komplikation. |
PMID | 6132532
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Drug Combinations
- Dihydroergotamine
- Heparin
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Arm Injuries
(complications, pathology)
- Dihydroergotamine
(adverse effects)
- Drug Combinations
- Ergotism
(etiology, pathology)
- Heparin
(adverse effects)
- Humans
- Leg Injuries
(complications, pathology)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Thromboembolism
(prevention & control)
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