Using the upper buttocks as a subcutaneous site for treprostinil infusion in children with pulmonary artery hypertension

Abstract

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>A 14-year-old boy was receiving subcutaneous infusions of treprostinil for pulmonary artery hypertension. Because he had severe infusion site pain in the lower abdomen, we changed his infusion site to the upper buttocks, adding some analgesics. His pain improved gradually. This change may be an effective method for reducing infusion site pain in subcutaneous treprostinil therapy, particularly in children.</jats:p>