Report of nitropatch explosions complicating defibrillation

Edward A Panacek; Mark A. Munger; William F. Rutherford; Stephanie F. Gardner

doi:10.1016/0735-6757(92)90044-X

Report of nitropatch explosions complicating defibrillation

Edward A Panacek, Mark A. Munger, William F. Rutherford, Stephanie F. Gardner

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Abstract

Reports of complications associated with the use of electrical defibrillators have been relatively rare. In two patients, defibrillation performed over a nitroglycerin skin patch resulted in electrical arcing with a resultant flash of light and thermal injuries. Skin burns as a complication of defibrillation over nitropatches has not been previously reported. Such burn injuries respond to standard therapeutic measures. Healthcare protessionals who may perform defibrillation should be aware of this potential complication.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	128-129
Number of pages	2
Journal	American Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume	10
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0735-6757(92)90044-X
State	Published - 1992
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

burn injuries
Defibrillation
nitroglycerin
nitropatch

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Emergency Medicine

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