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Pressure ulcers and lateral rotation beds: a case study.

Teresa Russell1, Angela Logsdon

  • 1Nursing Services and Manager of Wound Clinic at Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA 92134-1005, USA. tessrussell@yahoo.com

Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing : Official Publication of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
|May 23, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Implementing repositioning protocols and staff education significantly reduced hospital-acquired pressure ulcers in patients on lateral rotation beds by 52%. Further research is needed to optimize bed utilization.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Patient Safety
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • Nosocomial pressure ulcers pose a significant challenge in healthcare settings.
  • Lateral rotation beds are utilized for patients with pulmonary disorders but can contribute to pressure ulcer development.

Observation:

  • Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) nurses identified increased pressure ulcers on sacrum, occiput, and heels in patients on lateral rotation beds.
  • These ulcers developed despite the use of specialty beds for pulmonary conditions.

Findings:

  • A targeted intervention combining frequent patient repositioning (head every 2 hours, zero heel pressure) and staff education on risk assessment (Braden scale) and bed use was implemented.
  • This led to a 52% reduction in hospital-acquired pressure ulcers within six months.

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Implications:

  • Standardized protocols for repositioning and skin assessment are crucial for patients on lateral rotation beds.
  • Further investigation into optimal duration of use and manufacturer guidelines for lateral rotation beds is warranted.
  • This case study underscores the need for evidence-based practices in managing pressure ulcer risks associated with specialized medical equipment.