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Prevent pressure injury in the prone position

Lengthy prone positioning sessions in ICU, are associated with an increased frequency in the development of pressure injury.¹ This can lead to a protracted hospital stay, patient suffering, possible surgical intervention and increased costs of care.²

When prone positioning is adopted, caregivers face challenges in preventing pressure injuries to their patients due to:³

  • A lack of subcutaneous fat and protection over weight-bearing pressure points.
  • Prolonged tissue loading with prone sessions of 16 hours or more a day.
  • High levels of skin moisture.
  • Increased shear and friction during repositioning

A support surface can provide pressure redistribution, microclimate management, and other therapeutic functions which help reduce the risk of patients developing pressure injuries in the prone position.

In the prone position

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References

  1. Girard, R., Baboi, L., Ayzac, L., Richard, J. and Guérin, C., 2013. The impact of patient positioning on pressure ulcers in patients with severe ARDS: results from a multicentre randomised controlled trial on prone positioning. Intensive Care Medicine, 40(3), pp.397-403.
  2. Bunker, D. and Thomson, M., 2015. Chin Necrosis as a Consequence of Prone Positioning in the Intensive Care Unit. Case Reports in Medicine, pp.1-3.
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