Cutaneous bullae in coma due to poisoning. An association with deep seated ischaemic lesions of muscle.
A deeply unconscious patient may develop ischaemia in those soft tissues subjected to pressure. Pressure on the skin may give rise to blistering which is reversible. Pressure on the limbs may precipitate irreversible ischaemia of the muscles and nerves unless a fasciotomy is performed.
D000328:Adult; D001463:Barbiturates / Q000506:poisoning*; D001768:Blister / Q000209:etiology*; D003128:Coma / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000098:blood supply; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology
D001463:Barbiturates