Maximizing Result of Bedsore Prevention in Mechanical Ventilated Patient

Abstract

Abeer Al Ghafri, Asad Al Ghafri and Mohammed Abdullah Al Shuhoumi

Objectives: According to the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG), there are several preventive interventions for Pressure ulcers, including a thorough initial examination during admission to identify risk factors, education about PUs, repositioning, and nutritional support. Hydrocolloid dressings have been used to prevent bed sores in several places, although there has not been much research. The study sought to determine the relationship between hydrocolloid dressing and the prevention of bedsores among ventilated patients.

Method: an observational retrospective study that included patients on mechanical ventilators. Participants were selected from the covid ward in the Ibri hospital population. Pretest and post-test investigations were done using conventional or conventional care with preventive hydrocolloid dressing. Information was obtained from staff recordings and assessments in AlShifa 3 plus program.

Result: Seventy-four patients were included in the study. Forty patients were included in the pretest, using conventional care only, and 34 patients were included in the post-test, using conventional treatment and hydrocolloid dressing. A decrease in the number of occurrences of bedsores from 22 (55%) at the pretest to 5 (15%) at the post-test. Most bedsore stage occurs in the post-test was stage one (4 out of 34) and was mainly related to patients with comorbidities.

Conclusion: The study findings reveal a significant difference between the post-test and PUS variable of using CC+HD (p-value - 0.000<0.05), reducing harm to the patients. It is necessary to promote trials that lead to comparing different preventive measures.

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