@article{ref1,
title="Pediatric epinephrine auto-injector accident without digital ischemia",
journal="Curēus",
year="2019",
author="Shapiro, Alex L. and Ziehl, Danielle",
volume="11",
number="12",
pages="e6435-e6435",
abstract="Accidental finger sticks with EpiPens and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine auto-injectors) are a very real hazard in those who carry them and their families. The most feared complications are digital ischemia and necrosis; however, long-term adverse effects are extremely rare. Treatment for a finger stick is controversial, ranging from intra-arterial inj--ections of vasodilating agents to topical vasodilators to conservative management. We report a pediatric patient suffering from an EpiPen Jr accidental stick to the distal first digit who was successfully managed in a conservative fashion.<br><br>Copyright © 2019, Shapiro et al.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2168-8184",
doi="10.7759/cureus.6435",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.6435"
}