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American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®
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Severe Hemorrhage From a Hypodermoclysis Site

Shane O'Hanlon, MB, BCh, BAO

Kerry General Hospital, Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland, sohanlon{at}gmail.com

Patricia Sheahan, MB, BCh, BAO

Kerry General Hospital, Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland

Robert McEneaney, MB, BCh, BAO

Kerry General Hospital, Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland

Hypodermoclysis, or subcutaneous infusion of fluids, is an alternative means of administration of fluid. It is sometimes used in older patients in whom there is difficulty achieving intravenous access, or who are entering the terminal stage. It is considered a relatively low-risk procedure. We report a case where a patient's death may have resulted from its use.

Key Words: fluid therapy • injections • subcutaneous • palliative care • hemorrhage • death

This version was published on April 1, 2009

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Vol. 26, No. 2, 135-136 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1049909108330033
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