Open AccessA case series of skin necrosis following use of non invasive ventilation pressure masks
Author(s) -
Ahmad Z,
Venus M,
Kisku W,
Rayatt SS
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international wound journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.867
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1742-481X
pISSN - 1742-4801
DOI - 10.1111/j.1742-481x.2012.00948.x
Subject(s) - medicine , continuous positive airway pressure , nose , necrosis , intensive care medicine , surgery , anesthesia , pathology , obstructive sleep apnea
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.