Zoll defib pads are causing skin integrity issues when removed 24 hours post-op.Confirmed with manufacturer that product is meant to stay on the patient for up to 24 hours or after 2 hours of continuous pacing.Zoll defib pads have been involved in 2 patient care events with skin tear/integrity concerns.Appropriate adhesive remover and site prep are being completed.When in use, the pads are being used with a zoll pacemaker/defibrillator product.Event 1: left lateral chest skin tear after cvs or case, presumed to be related to defib patch removal (cwon confirmed adhesive injury from removal of the defib patch).Event 2: defib pads were being changed during pt bath.Defib patch on back was removed using adhesive remover slowly.Skin was already impaired on bottom aspect of defib pad sticker (cwon confirmed adhesive injury to the right back from the defib pad).
|