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Pre-Procedural Guidelines for Assessing Blood Pressure01:10

Pre-Procedural Guidelines for Assessing Blood Pressure

Accurate blood pressure assessment is crucial for diagnosing and managing various health conditions. To ensure the reliability of these measurements, healthcare professionals must adhere to standardized pre-procedural guidelines. These guidelines enhance patient safety and improve the overall quality of healthcare. The following steps are essential for obtaining accurate and consistent blood pressure readings, from using the appropriate tools to ensuring effective communication with the patient.
Assessing Blood pressure in the Leg01:11

Assessing Blood pressure in the Leg

Proper measurement of leg blood pressure is a critical skill for healthcare providers, ensuring precise and reliable readings. When performed correctly, this procedure informs patient care and enhances the efficacy of interventions. The following text outlines step-by-step guidelines to measure blood pressure in the leg, providing clarity and ease of understanding for practitioners.
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Assessment of the Cardiovascular System III: Palpation01:27

Assessment of the Cardiovascular System III: Palpation

Palpation involves feeling the body to evaluate texture, size, consistency, and tenderness for assessing cardiovascular health. The following steps are organized in a head-to-toe order:
Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP) Measurement
Position the patient at a thirty- to forty-five-degree angle or in a semi-fowler's position. Look for the highest point of pulsation in the internal jugular vein and measure the vertical distance to the angle of Loius or sternal angle. A normal JVP is 3-4 cm above the...
Assessment of blood pressure in brachial artery(one-step method)01:15

Assessment of blood pressure in brachial artery(one-step method)

This procedural guide systematically measures blood pressure using an oscillometric digital sphygmomanometer, emphasizing accuracy, patient safety, and comfort.
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Peripheral Artery Disease IV: Nursing Management01:26

Peripheral Artery Disease IV: Nursing Management

The nursing management of a patient with peripheral artery disease (PAD) begins with a thorough assessment of the patient’s health history and clinical manifestations.AssessmentHealth History: Evaluate the patient’s history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history of cardiovascular issues, and lifestyle factors such as dietary patterns, smoking, and physical activity.Physical Examination:Assess the affected extremity for decreased or absent peripheral pulses, temperature changes,...
Special considerations while measuring blood pressure01:28

Special considerations while measuring blood pressure

When assessing blood pressure (BP), healthcare professionals must consider various factors and potential unexpected outcomes to ensure accurate readings and provide proper patient care. Adhering to these guidelines is essential to achieving the most reliable results.
Monitoring Both Arms:
Monitoring BP in both arms during the initial assessment is advisable, as the systolic value may differ by five to ten mm Hg between arms. For subsequent BP assessments, use the arm with the higher reading.

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Development of a Benchtop Model for Evaluating the Compatibility of Wound Dressing Materials with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Systems
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Published on: May 2, 2025

Clinical Assessment of Medical Device-Related Pressure Injury Risk: Profiling Risk Levels in Patients Using Medical

Handan Aydin Kahraman1, Gülay İpek Çoban2, Ebru Bozcu Kartal3

  • 1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan 24100, Turkey.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 15, 2026
PubMed
Summary

The Medical Device-Related Pressure Injury Risk Assessment Scale (MDRPIS) effectively identifies patients at high risk for device-related pressure injuries. A score of 16 or lower signals a need for preventive interventions, especially for those using respiratory support devices.

Keywords:
critical caremedical device-related pressure injurymedical device-related pressure injury scalenursing assessmentpatient safetypressure injuryrisk assessment

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Published on: May 2, 2025

Area of Science:

  • Medical Device Safety
  • Patient Care
  • Pressure Injury Prevention

Background:

  • Medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPI) are a significant concern in healthcare settings.
  • Accurate risk assessment is crucial for implementing timely preventive measures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the risk of MDRPI development in patients using medical devices.
  • To assess the clinical utility and psychometric performance of the Medical Device-Related Pressure Injury Risk Assessment Scale (MDRPIS).

Main Methods:

  • A clinical assessment study involving 132 patients across intensive care, palliative care, and home-care units.
  • The MDRPIS was used to assess risk, with scores categorized as high (8-12), moderate (13-21), and low (22-27).
  • Psychometric evaluation included internal consistency, criterion validity against the Braden Scale, and ROC analysis for diagnostic accuracy.

Main Results:

  • The MDRPIS showed strong discriminative ability (AUC = 0.822) for identifying patients at risk.
  • An optimal cut-off score of ≤16 was identified for detecting high-risk patients.
  • Respiratory support devices (NIV/CPAP masks, tracheostomy securement) were significant risk factors; MDRPI incidence was highest in intensive care units.

Conclusions:

  • The MDRPIS is clinically useful for routine risk assessment in intensive and palliative care settings.
  • Incorporating the MDRPIS facilitates targeted preventive interventions for high-risk patients and devices.
  • An MDRPIS score of 16 or below is a clinically meaningful threshold for initiating preventive actions.