Developed a rash/dermatitis on my back approx 2-5 days after a cardioversion procedure.My primary care physician examined my back 8 days after the procedure, on (b)(6) 2021, and told me the pattern of the affected area corresponded to where a paddle used during the procedure was located.I am experiencing patches of dry/scaly/itchy skin on my back and my primary care physician recommended a otc product, benadryl, to resolve the issue.As of this report the treatment plan has just started, without any noticeable improvement in symptoms.Information about the procedure: type: transesophageal ecg with cardioversion date: (b)(6) 2021 location: (b)(6) hospital, (b)(6).Follow-up information pcp physician: dr (b)(6).Diagnosis provided by pcp: dermatitis, caused by adhesive used on the paddle applied to my back for the cardioversion procedure, i do not know the manufacturer of the paddle used during my procedure.Paddle used during a cardioversion procedure.Need to contact hospital to see what they were prescribing at the time of the procedure.Fda safety report id # (b)(4).
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