Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00134-020-06234-9
Abstract: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are particularly susceptible to developing pressure injuries. Epidemiologic data is however unavailable. We aimed to provide an international picture of the extent of pressure injuries and factors associated with ICU-acquired… read more here.
Keywords: intensive care; pressure injuries; prevalence; icu acquired ... See more keywords
An economic analysis of a wearable patient sensor for preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries among the acutely ill patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s10754-021-09304-7
Abstract: More than 2.5 million people in the United States develop pressure injuries annually, which are one of the most common complications occurring in hospitals. Despite being common, hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) are largely considered preventable… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; cost; pressure injuries; sensor ... See more keywords
The effects of peppermint gel on prevention of pressure injury in hospitalized patients with head trauma in neurosurgical ICU: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.102223
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the effect of peppermint gel on the prevention of pressure injuries in patients with head trauma admitted to neurosurgical intensive care units. DESIGN This double blind, randomized, controlled clinical… read more here.
Keywords: peppermint gel; patients head; pressure injuries; head trauma ... See more keywords
Global prevalence and incidence of pressure injuries in hospitalised adult patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103546
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pressure injuries are frequently occurred adverse events in hospitals, affecting the well-being of patients and causing considerable financial burden to healthcare systems. However, the estimates of prevalence, incidence and hospital-acquired rate of pressure injury… read more here.
Keywords: pressure injuries; prevalence incidence; rate; pressure ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of Different Topical Treatments in the Healing of Pressure Injuries: A Network Meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2018.10.010
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Pressure injuries (PIs) are one of the most common types of complex wounds and impose a huge economic burden on the healthcare system and the patients. A plethora of topical treatments is widely available… read more here.
Keywords: topical treatments; treatment; wound; analysis ... See more keywords
Direct variable cost of the topical treatment of stages III and IV pressure injuries incurred in a public university hospital.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2016.12.003
Abstract: AIM to estimate the direct variable costs of the topical treatment of stages III and IV pressure injuries of hospitalized patients in a public university hospital, and assess the correlation between these costs and hospitalization… read more here.
Keywords: stages iii; pressure injuries; topical treatment; iii pressure ... See more keywords
Hospital-acquired pressure injuries: Are they accurately reported? A prospective descriptive study in a large tertiary hospital in Australia.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2018.07.003
Abstract: AIM The aim of this study was to (1) examine the reasons for the increased incidence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) reported in the Incident Information Management System (IIMS), and (2) gain feedback from nurses… read more here.
Keywords: acquired pressure; pressure injuries; study; hospital ... See more keywords
Device Related Pressure Ulcers Pre and Post Identification and Intervention
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2018.01.018
Abstract: Problem: From 2014 to 2016, device related pressure injuries accounted for 62–81% of all hospital acquired pressure injuries. From January to June 2014, there were 5 BiPAP/CPAP pressure injuries noted, accounting for 3.579 injuries per… read more here.
Keywords: device related; related pressure; pressure injuries; bipap cpap ... See more keywords
Granzyme B mediates impaired healing of pressure injuries in aged skin
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DOI: 10.1038/s41514-021-00059-6
Abstract: Pressure injuries (PIs), also known as bedsores or pressure ulcers, are a major cause of death and morbidity in the elderly. The serine protease, Granzyme B (GzmB), contributes to skin aging and impaired wound healing.… read more here.
Keywords: granzyme mediates; pressure injuries; impaired healing; gzmb ... See more keywords
Double Fillet Flap for End-Stage Pelvic Pressure Injuries in a Paraplegic Patient.
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003126
Abstract: ABSTRACT Recurrent pelvic pressure injuries are common among paraplegic patients with spinal cord injury. Most of them experienced multiple surgical treatments because of recurrence. Based on the "spare part" concept, the double fillet flap is… read more here.
Keywords: double fillet; pelvic pressure; fillet flap; pressure injuries ... See more keywords
A One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Pressure Ulcers
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003466
Abstract: Background Buttock pressure injuries can be difficult to treat. There are many choices of flaps to reconstruct these wounds, but few are large, technically simple, and easily recycled. Aim and Objective We are presenting our… read more here.
Keywords: size fits; pressure; fits approach; size ... See more keywords