Epidermal bulla: A dermatology complication of radial artery compression band

Abstract

Patent hemostasis technique is used with the trans radial (TR) band to prevent radial artery occlusion following diagnostic coronary angiogram or percutaneous coronary intervention using radial artery access. We report epidermal bulla as a complication of TR band usage and a modified patent hemostasis technique using barbeau test to prevent this complication. Keywords: Trans radial band, Patent hemostasis, Allergy, Epidermal bulla, Pressure complication