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Implementation of the Electrosurgical Checklist in a Podiatry Unit in Relation to a Case of Inadvertent Burns during Hallux Valgus Surgery

Antonio Córdoba-Fernández
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María Dolores Jiménez-Cristino
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Victoria Eugenia Córdoba-Jiménez
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Francisco Javier Mármol-García
Version 1 : Received: 10 August 2023 / Approved: 11 August 2023 / Online: 11 August 2023 (08:25:53 CEST)

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Córdoba-Fernández, A.; Jiménez-Cristino, M.D.; Mármol-García, F.J.; Córdoba-Jiménez, V.E. Implementation of an Electrosurgical Checklist in a Podiatry Unit in Relation to a Case of Inadvertent Burns during Hallux Valgus Surgery. Reports 2023, 6, 43. Córdoba-Fernández, A.; Jiménez-Cristino, M.D.; Mármol-García, F.J.; Córdoba-Jiménez, V.E. Implementation of an Electrosurgical Checklist in a Podiatry Unit in Relation to a Case of Inadvertent Burns during Hallux Valgus Surgery. Reports 2023, 6, 43.

Abstract

Podiatric surgeons routinely use electrosurgical devices to cut and coagulate tissue during surgical procedures. Although advances in technology have made electrosurgery increasingly safer for patients and personnel, its use is still poorly understood by those using it and the hazards associated with its use still exist presently. Human error, direct or indirect transfer of electricity to a conductive device, or device malfunction can cause serious adverse events, including burns, electrical shocks, and or fires. Here, we report a rare case of a 43-year-old man who suffered severe burns during hallux valgus surgery. The surgeon and the nursing staff did not notice any injuries during the surgical intervention. This case highlights the need to implement tools to help health professionals improve patient safety during surgery. Based on the case herein reported, a specific checklist was implemented to prevent adverse events related to electrosurgery in our podiatric unit to reduce the risk of electrosurgical complications.

Keywords

electrosurgical injury; monopolar diathermy; burns; electrosurgical safety

Subject

Biology and Life Sciences, Life Sciences

Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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