A case series of skin necrosis following use of non invasive ventilation pressure masks. Issue 1 (20th March 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ahmad, Z; Venus, M; Kisku, W; Rayatt, SS
• Is Part Of: International wound journal. Volume 10:Issue 1(2013)
• Page Start: 87
• Page End: 90
• Publication Date: 2012-03-20
• Subjects: Wounds and injuries -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Wound healing -- Periodicals; 617.1005
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-481X.2012.00948.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-4801

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Two cases of nasal skin necrosis secondary to pressure from the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) face masks are presented. Both developed skin necrosis as a result of wearing these masks over the nasal bridge. These cases highlight the need for clinical vigilance in application of CPAP masks, the need for monitoring the skin of the nose during CPAP use and the possible need for modifications in design to help prevent this serious complication.</p> </abstract>