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- Title
Unusual Syndrome Among Premature Infants: Association With a New Intravenous Vitamin E Product
- Authors
Lorch, Vichien; Murphy, M. Dianne; Hoersten, Linda R.; Harris, Eva; Fitzgerald, Jean; Sinha, Sachchida N.
- Abstract
Eight small, premature infants developed an unusual symptom complex of pulmonary deterioration, thrombocytopenia, liver failure, ascites, and renal failure. five infants died; the health of the other three infants improved and they were discharged from the hospital. This unusual syndrome occurred after introduction of a new intravenous vitamin E product (E-Ferol, α-tocopherol acetate) for routine use in the intensive care nursery. Even though no definite conclusion was reached as to its cause, the administration of this intravenous vitamin E product appears to be a significant risk factor.
- Publication
Pediatrics, 1985, Vol 75, Issue 3, p598
- ISSN
0031-4005
- DOI
10.1542/peds.75.3.598