Skin damage prevention in the prone ventilated critically ill patient: A comprehensive review and gap analysis (PRONEtect study)

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Published
November 2021
Publisher
Journal of Tissue Viability
Topic
Pressure Ulcers
Content types
Downloadable PDF, Online Article
Location
Journal of Tissue Viability

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

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