7. Assessment of safety and potential issues
edema, erythema, tenderness
EDEMA, ERYTHEMA, SKIN LESIONS, COMPLICATIONS
We monitored the duration of stay in the intensive care unit, and the primary negative outcomes of RIPC consisted of observable indications of tissue or neurovascular harm. After 2 doctors and nurses who were unaware of the study protocol conducted a physical examination, they confirmed and documented all complications. The examination included checking the distal radial pulses through palpation, visually inspecting for local edema, erythema, and skin lesions, and palpating for tenderness. In the first 14 days, we diligently examined the associated difficulties daily.