It was reported that the arctic sun device had low flow during normothermia.
The flow rate ranged from 0.
8-1.
0 lpm.
The complainant noted that the patient developed skin lesions on the back of the head.
No medical intervention reported.
Additional information was received via ibc via email that the clinical staff performed pressure-relief techniques by performing more consistent short-interval positioning.
Arctic sun therapy was also discontinued to avoid possible severe traumatic brain injury.
The wound was exposed and regularly reevaluated and assessed.
Clinical evaluation of photo: a localized, circular-shaped , purple colored, intact wound to the occiput was noted.
The wound appeared well demarcated, with no visible edema or exudate.
The skin surrounding the wound was slightly erythematous.
Clinical evaluation of photo: a localized, circular shaped wound was noted with various discolorations: center was light tan surrounded by some erythema and pink colored tissue.
There was no visible edema or exudate.
Hair was apparent throughout the wound area.
Per additional information received from the ibc , no ointments or medications were applied to the wound.
The wound was reported to be healing and a foam dressing was recommended, but not "sensical" as the patient was "agile.
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