"Wet diapers--dry patients": an effective dressing for patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
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Abstract
Shoulder arthroscopy is very commonly associated with postoperative leakage of irrigation fluid. This causes apprehension to patients and their relatives and leads to frequent change of dressings. We describe a simple and effective diaper dressing for patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery. It is highly absorbent, cost-effective, and easy to apply. We have used this dressing successfully in more than 1,500 shoulder arthroscopies over the last 3 years with no adverse reaction.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroscopy
- Bandages
- Diapers, Infant
- Postoperative Care
- Shoulder
Anatomy
- shoulder