Y70-Y82: Medical devices associated with adverse incidents in diagnostic and therapeutic use
Y70: Anaesthesiology devices associated with adverse incidents
Anaesthesiology devices associated with adverse incidents are medical conditions resulting from the malfunction, misuse, or imperfections in tools doctors use for anesthesia. This could involve equipment like breathing circuits, masks, and ventilators used in general anesthesia, or needles and catheters used for regional anesthesia. These incidents can cause various symptoms depending on which part of the body is affected. They can range from mild complications like skin irritation or discomfort at the site, to more severe issues like respiratory distress if the airway is compromised. In severe cases, it could lead to an anesthetic overdose or underdose, increasing the risks during surgery. It's important to monitor all anesthesiology devices carefully to ensure they are functioning properly, to reduce the risk of these incidents.
Subcodes of Y70:
- Y70.0: Anaesthesiology devices associated with adverse incidents : diagnostic and monitoring devices
- Y70.1: Anaesthesiology devices associated with adverse incidents : therapeutic (nonsurgical) and rehabilitative devices
- Y70.2: Anaesthesiology devices associated with adverse incidents : prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory devices
- Y70.3: Anaesthesiology devices associated with adverse incidents : surgical instruments, materials and devices (including sutures)
- Y70.8: Anaesthesiology devices associated with adverse incidents : miscellaneous devices, not elsewhere classified
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