Preventing and managing device-related pressure ulcers in oncology
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Pramod, SusyAffiliation
Tissue Viability Nurse, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK.Issue Date
2021
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There is growing evidence that medical device-related pressure ulcers (MDRPUs) are an increasing healthcare concern in all aspects of care. It is especially important to develop an individualised care plan for people at the end of life to prevent pressure ulceration and to treat this if it occurs. Tissue viability nurses have a responsibility to review and assess new prophylactic devices and dressings, to ensure a high standard of care is provided. This article describes the use of a soft silicone dressing, Kliniderm foam silicone lite, in combination with best practice, to prevent MDRPUs in the oncology setting. Three case studies show that the dressing helped avoid the occurrence of ulceration on the ears and nose in patients receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula.Citation
Pramod S. Preventing and managing device-related pressure ulcers in oncology. Br J Nurs. 2021;30(1):48-53.Journal
British Journal of NursingDOI
10.12968/bjon.2021.30.1.48PubMed ID
33433284Additional Links
https://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2021.30.1.48Type
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enae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.12968/bjon.2021.30.1.48
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