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
Support surfaces in the prevention of pressure ulcers in surgical patients: An integrative review
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DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12553
Abstract: AIM To assess the scientific evidence about the types of support surfaces used in intraoperative surgical practice in the prevention of pressure ulcers due to surgical positioning. METHOD This is an integrative literature review. The… read more here.
Keywords: pressure ulcers; support surfaces; review; prevention pressure ... See more keywords