• Ir J Med Sci · Apr 2024

    Aural microsuction: an analysis of post-procedure patient safety incidents.

    • Niall J McInerney, Nick O'Keeffe, and Tara Mackle.
    • Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. nialljmcinerney@rcsi.com.
    • Ir J Med Sci. 2024 Apr 1; 193 (2): 945947945-947.

    BackgroundAural microsuction can be associated with delayed syncopal and vertiginous events, which can lead to serious adverse patient safety incidents.ObjectiveThis article highlights the serious risks associated with microsuction.Materials And MethodsWe performed a retrospective review of the hospital risk database over a 2-year period.ResultsThree patients experienced severe adverse events post microsuction. Two patients fell down the stairs after microsuction, with one suffering a lower limb fracture. One patient experienced loss of consciousness and subsequent head trauma post microsuction.Conclusions And SignificanceWhilst aural microsuction is universally accepted to be a low-risk procedure, subsequent serious morbidity can occur. Implementation and awareness of local safety policies are imperative to avoid post-procedure injury.© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland.

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