1. Basic sciences
          1.1. Pharmacology
              1.1.2. Phenytoin
 1.1.2.1. Purple glove syndrome 

Purple glove syndrome

  • Delayed reaction to phenytoin
    ... with or without extravasation
  • Aetiology unclear

 

3 stages

1. Ischaemia around IV site
... 2 to 12 hours post infusion

2. Progression of discolouration / oedema

3. Resolution

Keywords Phenytoin