Acute vesicular eruption postoperatively after use of a forced-air warming device. Issue 3 (4th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Austin, Brett; Walterscheid, Brooke; Tarbox, Michelle
• Is Part Of: Proceedings. Volume 34:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 414
• Page End: 415
• Publication Date: 2021-05-04
• Subjects: Forced-air warming device -- thermal burn; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Medicine -- Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.005
• DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2021.1877476
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0899-8280

Abstract

Abstract: Thermal burn injuries are a known complication of forced-air warming devices but rarely occur when the device is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Here we present a case of a 3-year-old girl who in the immediate postoperative period was found to have prominent linear, evenly spaced vesicles and bullae in a pattern that distinctly matched the air-exit perforations of the Bair Hugger device. Clinicians should be aware of potential complications arising from even proper use of a medical device and take all necessary precautions to prevent such incidents.