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Gray Baby Syndrome
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Gray baby syndrome
Gray baby syndrome (also termed Gray or Grey syndrome) is a rare but serious side effect that occurs in newborn infants (especially premature babies) following the intravenous administration of the antimicrobial chloramphenicol. ==Pathophysiology== Two pathophysiologic mechanisms are thought to pla... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray_baby_syndrome
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Gray baby syndrome
Gray baby syndrome: A syndrome due to toxicity of the antibiotic chloramphenicol in the newborn, especially the premature newborn, because of lack the necessary liver enzymes to metabolize this drug. Chloramphenicol accumulates in the baby, causing hypotension (low blood pressure), cyanosis (blue co... Found op http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.html?articlekey=38192
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gray baby syndrome
gray syndrome a potentially fatal condition seen in neonates, particularly premature infants, due to a reaction to chloramphenicol, characterized by an ashen gray cyanosis, listlessness, weakness, and hypotension. Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
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Gray Baby Syndrome
A pale, bluish coloration of the skin, characterized by abdominal distention, collapsed blood vessels, followed by death. Found op http://www.pregnology.com/AZ/G/3
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