Postoperative Pressure Alopecia in a Child Following the Use of a Gel Horseshoe Head Pad
January 2024
in “
Anaesthesia reports
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TLDR Using a gel head pad during surgery can cause hair loss in children.
The clinical report discusses a case of postoperative pressure alopecia in a child following the use of a gel horseshoe head pad during surgery. The report highlights the occurrence of hair loss due to prolonged pressure on the scalp, which can lead to ischemia and subsequent alopecia. The authors emphasize the importance of awareness and preventive measures to mitigate such risks in pediatric patients undergoing surgery.
