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Reducing nasal pressure ulcers with an alternative taping device.

Shirley Ambutas, Beth A Staffileno, Louis Fogg

Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses

|June 18, 2014

Summary

Nasal pressure ulcers (NPUs) from nasogastric tubes can cause complications. A new device significantly reduces NPUs and improves adherence compared to standard tape.

Area of Science:

Medical devices
Patient safety
Wound prevention

Background:

Nasogastric tubes can cause nasal pressure ulcers (NPUs).
NPUs lead to hospital-associated complications and longer stays.
Current management with adhesive taping has limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate a novel device for preventing NPUs.
To compare the efficacy and adherence of the device against conventional methods.

Main Methods:

A study was conducted to assess a commercially available device.
The device's performance was compared to standard adhesive taping.

Main Results:

The device significantly reduced the incidence of NPUs.

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The device demonstrated superior adherence compared to conventional taping.

Conclusions:

A commercially available device is effective in preventing NPUs.
This device offers an improved alternative to adhesive taping for NPU prevention.