PL11.6
Pressure, as mode of injury or harm
Pressão como modo de lesão ou dano
CategoryDefinition
Includes factors such as: body positioning, retractors, or other instruments causing tissue damage through direct pressure
Coding Note
Code first the injury or harm associated with the procedure or intervention. Code also the cause of harm which identifies the procedure or intervention.
Exclusions
- Pressure as potential mode of injury without injury or harm
Index Terms
Pressure, as mode of injury or harmRetractor usage too long or incorrectPatient kept in same position too long as mode of injury or harm