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  • Dermatology
  • Nursing

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  • Intensive care unit (ICU) patients face numerous risks for skin integrity loss.
  • Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD), an inflammatory skin condition, is common due to prolonged exposure to urine or feces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and clinical characteristics of IAD in adult ICU patients.
  • To highlight the prevalence of IAD in a critical care environment.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective observational study was conducted over three months in an adult ICU.
  • Patients aged 18+ with fecal incontinence were included; those with ostomies or pre-existing IAD were excluded.
  • Skin assessments occurred every two days, with data collected from medical records.

Main Results:

  • The incidence of IAD was 35.1% among 37 participating patients with incontinence.
  • The mean time to IAD onset was 3.69 days (median 3 days).
  • Most cases (92.3%) were initially classified as Category 1 IAD, with one progressing to Category 2.

Conclusions:

  • The high incidence of IAD (35%) in ICU patients underscores its significance.
  • Further research with larger samples is recommended to understand IAD development factors in ICUs.