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Left forearm with extensive edema, multiple bullae and bruise.
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F1
To confirm the IV site, the warm blanket was uncovered, and several 2-3 cm - sized bullae, a big bruise and tensely pale swelling from the palm to the upper part of the forearm were discovered on the confirmed left IV site (Fig. 1).
Subcutaneous injection of hyaluronidase into the forearm.
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F2
A plastic surgeon was quickly consulted and we injected hyaluronidase 1,500 U (H-LASE , L&H Pharm, Korea) subcutaneously on the patient's forearm and hand to decompress the increased pressure of the compartments by absorbing the extravasated blood and fluid (Fig. 2).