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Published on: March 14, 2025
Iatrogenic digital compromise with tubular dressings
Kenneth A Corre1, Alissa Arnold
1Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Ruth and Harry Roman Emergency Department, Los Angeles, CA.
Objective:
This case report describes a digit amputation resulting from an improperly applied tubular dressing. The safe application of digital tubular dressings, and the rationale behind it, is detailed to raise emergency physician (EP) awareness.
Methods:
We present a case report of a recent iatrogenic-induced digit ischemia caused by improperly applied tube gauze. We review the literature on the subject and the likely sources of poor outcomes presented. The proper application of tubular gauze dressings is then outlined.
Conclusion:
EPs and emergency department personnel must be educated on the safe application of tubular gauze dressings to avoid dire outcomes associated with improper applications.
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