Skin damage prevention in the prone ventilated critically ill patient: A comprehensive review and gap analysis (PRONEtect study)
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Anika Fourie, Maarit Ahtiala, Joyce Black, Heidi Hevia, Fiona Coyer, Amit Gefen, Kim LeBlanc, Steven Smet, Kathleen Vollman, Yolanda Walsh, Dimitri Beeckman
Highlights
- Skin damage is a common hazard during prone ventilation
- Comprehensive but brief evidence-based practical guidance is not available
- More evidence is needed for prone positioning devices to prevent harm
- This work is a precursor to designing a competency-based educational intervention
View on Journal of Tissue Viability website
