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Skin avulsion during oscillometry
Journal of Clinical Monitoring
|October 1, 1986
Summary
Skin avulsion occurred during blood pressure measurement in a prone, anesthetized patient. Prevent epidermal shearing by padding the cuff area or avoiding arm weight-bearing.
Area of Science:
- Medical devices
- Patient safety
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Blood pressure monitoring is crucial in anesthesia.
- The oscillometric method is commonly used for non-invasive blood pressure measurement.
- Patient positioning can influence device-related complications.
Observation:
- A case of skin avulsion was noted.
- The event occurred during oscillometric blood pressure measurement.
- The patient was under anesthesia and in the prone position.
Findings:
- The skin avulsion was associated with the blood pressure cuff.
- Epidermal shearing is a potential risk in this scenario.
- Proper technique can mitigate this adverse event.
Implications:
- Awareness of this complication is important for clinicians.
- Preventive measures can enhance patient safety during prone positioning.
- Further research may explore optimal cuff placement and padding strategies.