Dermatologic surgery emergencies

While the overall incidence of emergencies in dermatologic surgery is low, emergent situations can occasionally pose a risk to patients undergoing such procedures. The clinical importance of several types of emergences related to systemic reactions, high energy systems, and trauma are reviewed, and...

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2016-08, Vol.75 (2), p.265-284
Main Authors: Minkis, Kira, MD, PhD, Whittington, Adam, MD, Alam, Murad, MD, MSCI
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
anaphylaxis
arrhythmia
complication
dermatologic emergency
Dermatology
fire
hematoma
laser injury
lidocaine toxicity
trauma
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Summary:While the overall incidence of emergencies in dermatologic surgery is low, emergent situations can occasionally pose a risk to patients undergoing such procedures. The clinical importance of several types of emergences related to systemic reactions, high energy systems, and trauma are reviewed, and relevant epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, work-up, management, and prevention are discussed. Early detection of surgical emergencies can mitigate any associated adverse outcomes, thereby allowing the outstanding record of safety of dermatologic surgery to continue.
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1016/j.jaad.2015.11.054