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Working Under Pressure: Evidence-Based Risk Assessment And Pressure Injury Prevention In The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, James A. Hutcheson Iv, Allyson M. Neal
Working Under Pressure: Evidence-Based Risk Assessment And Pressure Injury Prevention In The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, James A. Hutcheson Iv, Allyson M. Neal
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Background: The hospital-acquired pressure injury (HAPI) can have physiologic, psychologic, and financial sequelae. Children are at increased risk secondary to immature physiology, developmental differences, and severity of illness. Evidence suggests presence of medical devices exponentiates HAPI risk.
Local Problem: Upward trends in HAPIs revealed nearly 50% are device related in the project setting, an urban Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The Braden QD Scale was identified as best evidence for HAPI risk assessment. This initiative aimed to observe the ability of the Braden QD Scale as a predictor of HAPI risk as compared to current practice utilizing the Braden Q …
Implementation Of A Healthy Skin Committee And Education On The Number Of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries, Laura Viana
Implementation Of A Healthy Skin Committee And Education On The Number Of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries, Laura Viana
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Abstract
Over the years, hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) have emerged as a significant challenge in the healthcare industry. Despite significant advancements in healthcare, pressure injuries continue to be a persistent global healthcare issue, closely linked to the safety of patients, affecting patient outcomes, and increasing healthcare costs (Gaspar et al., 2019). HAPIs are associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates. HAPIs are likely to experience longer hospital stays, increased risk of infections, higher treatment costs, and potentially more significant health complications. HAPIs commonly occur in the hospitalized patient and are costly and preventable. Given the implications of HAPIs, there is …