Y60: Unintentional cut, puncture, perforation or haemorrhage during surgical and medical care
Y60.6: During aspiration, puncture and other catheterization
The medical condition described by the ICD-10 code Y60.6 refers to issues that can occur during aspiration, puncture, or other catheterization procedures. Typically, these problems arise when there is accidental damage caused to blood vessels, organs, or other body structures during these types of medical procedures. Damage may be due to unwanted piercing or puncturing when a small, flexible tube known as a catheter is being inserted, or while using a syringe to draw some fluid sample, both actions known commonly as aspiration and puncture. Accidents might happen due to several reasons like incorrect positioning of the device, unexpected patient movement, or device malfunction. These unexpected complications can often cause immediate symptoms such as unexpected pain, bleeding, or changes in vital signs during the procedure, but in some cases, the effects may not become apparent until later.
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