Epidermal bulla: A dermatology complication of radial artery compression band.

Authors :: Vasu N
Kalidoss L
Janakiraman E
Subban V
Ajit MS
Source :: Indian heart journal [Indian Heart J] 2018 Dec; Vol. 70 Suppl 3, pp. S486-S488. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Aug 02.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: Patent hemostasis technique is used with the trans radial (TR) band to prevent radial artery occlusion following diagnostic coronary angiogram or percutaneous coronary intervention using radial artery access. We report epidermal bulla as a complication of TR band usage and a modified patent hemostasis technique using barbeau test to prevent this complication.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 Cardiological Society of India. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)