Mistaken identity of skin cleansing solution leading to extensive chemical burns in an extremely preterm infant.

K. Mannan; P. Chow; T. Lissauer; S. Godambe

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Mistaken identity of skin cleansing solution leading to extensive chemical burns in an extremely preterm infant.

September 19, 2007

Mannan K, Chow P, Lissauer T, et al. Acta Paediatr. 2007;96(10):1536-7.

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This case report describes an incident of harm due to application of the wrong cleansing solution, discusses the risk of neonatal burns, and emphasizes the importance of vigilance to prevent such errors.

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