PL11.6

Pressure, as mode of injury or harm

Pressão como modo de lesão ou dano

Category

Definition

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