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Heel pressure relieving devices how effective are they?

W Zernike1

  • 1Division of Nursing Research, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Queensland.

The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing : a Quarterly Publication of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation
|June 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Eggcrate foam effectively maintains skin integrity in hospitalized patients undergoing hip surgery. This heel pressure-relieving device is recommended upon patient admission to prevent skin breakdown.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Wound Care
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Hospitalized patients, particularly those undergoing hip surgery, are at high risk for pressure-related skin injuries.
  • Maintaining skin integrity is crucial for patient comfort and preventing complications like pressure ulcers.
  • Existing heel care protocols may not offer optimal protection against pressure damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of three heel care interventions in hospitalized patients with hip conditions.
  • To determine the most effective method for preserving skin integrity in the heel area.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving three groups of patients hospitalized for hip replacement or femur fracture.
  • Group 1: Routine nursing care (control).
  • Group 2: Routine care plus hydrocolloid dressing. Group 3: Routine care plus eggcrate foam dressing.

Main Results:

  • Eggcrate foam significantly improved skin integrity compared to routine care alone.
  • Hydrocolloid dressing showed no significant benefit over routine care in preventing heel skin breakdown.
  • The combination of routine nursing care and eggcrate foam was the most effective intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Eggcrate foam is a highly effective heel pressure-relieving device for hospitalized patients.
  • Early initiation of eggcrate foam use upon hospital admission is recommended for optimal skin protection.

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