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Reducing pressure damage in the operating theatre.

Lynne Hartley1

  • 1Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield.

British Journal of Perioperative Nursing : the Journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses
|July 3, 2003
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Surgical patients can develop pressure sores from operating theatre time, with damage appearing later. Nurses should prioritize pressure relief during surgery as a key nursing care aspect.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Nursing
  • Patient Safety
  • Wound Prevention

Background:

  • Pressure sores are a significant concern for surgical patients.
  • Damage from pressure can originate during surgical procedures but manifest post-operatively.
  • Operating theatre nursing care regarding pressure relief is often overlooked.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on pressure sore development in surgical patients.
  • To assess the prioritization of pressure relief nursing care in the operating theatre.
  • To identify areas for improvement in nursing practice.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
  • Existing research on pressure sores and operating theatre nursing was analyzed.

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  • Key findings were synthesized to draw conclusions.

    • Main Results:

    • Pressure sores in surgical patients are frequently underestimated and not linked to operating theatre duration.
    • Underlying tissue damage may occur intraoperatively without immediate clinical signs.
    • Current nursing practices in the operating theatre may not adequately address pressure relief.

    Conclusions:

    • Operating theatre pressure relief is an under-prioritized aspect of nursing care.
    • Nurses have opportunities to enhance pressure relief interventions for surgical patients.
    • Implications for practice include the need for increased awareness and improved protocols.