Icepack-Induced transient vasospasm leading to acrocyanosis in an Indian blood donor: A rare occurrence - 20/07/24
Doi : 10.1016/j.tracli.2024.06.003
Manish Raturi ⁎ 
, Yashaswi Dhiman, Dushyant Singh Gaur, Rolika Nautiyal, Tushar Bhardwaj
, Yashaswi Dhiman, Dushyant Singh Gaur, Rolika Nautiyal, Tushar Bhardwaj Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Swami Ram Nagar, Jolly Grant Dehradun 248016 Uttarakhand, India
⁎Corresponding author.
Highlights |
• | A 23-year-old repeat regular Indian male blood donor had a transient episode of marked acrocyanosis (with a striking bluish hue) on exposure to the ice pack applied on both arms. |
• | On examination, his hands showed marked cyanosis of the fingers and were cold to touch. The radial and ulnar pulses were hypovolemic and felt weak, indicating compromised blood flow. |
• | Warm compresses and passive rewarming techniques were employed to alleviate the vasospasm and improve peripheral circulation. |
• | Although anxious, fortunately, the symptoms were resolved by warming the hands in front of a room heater. Currently, the donor is fine and free of any such symptoms. |
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Vol 31 - N° 3
P. 188-189 - août 2024 Retour au numéro
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