On return from an mri, the pt complained of pain where two of his four ekg monitoring leads were placed.Two small burns were noted on the pt's left side.Wound care nurse noted two small second degree burns: 1cm(l)x 1cm(w) - left upper anterior shoulder and 1cm(l) x 0.5cm - left lower lateral abdomen.The md ordered silicone foam dressing to be applied, the pt was discharged home as planned with no add'l treatment required.No subsequent treatment related to this event was reported.This pt was admitted via the ed and sent to mri without staff having knowledge of electrodes being in place.Four of the same electrodes were in use on the pt.Burns were only identified on the left side.No prior events reported with the use of this product.The mfr reported this product contains no metal.Diagnosis or reason for use: telemetry monitoring in emergency department.
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