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Medical Device-Related Pressure Injuries: A Systematic Review for Prevalence, Causes, and Risk Factors Since the
Momhammad Minwer Alnaeem1, Mohammad Jumah Alshamlan
1Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) are common in intensive care units (ICUs). This review highlights their high prevalence, risk factors, and the need for preventive strategies, especially post-COVID-19.
Area of Science:
- Critical Care Medicine
- Patient Safety
- Wound Prevention
Background:
- Intensive care units (ICUs) present a high risk for medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs).
- The COVID-19 pandemic has potentially exacerbated the incidence and complexity of MDRPIs in critical care settings.
Conclusions:
- Regular skin assessments and the use of pressure-redistributing devices are essential for MDRPI prevention in ICUs.
- Vigilant monitoring and evidence-based preventive strategies are critical for improving patient outcomes, particularly highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic experience.
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