Author: Jannie Barr OTR/L, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, KS QIP conversion to the neonatal fluidized positioner system to the NICU. This QIP outlines the process and successful ...
Authors: Slayton S, Scozzari N, Rollinson R, Hamrick E 2021. This PDSA QIP was performed to determine if a positioning device would assist in decreasing ear positional pressure injuries. Use of the ...
Authors: Famorca M, Boyes C, Peworski C 2020. This QIP is focused on the reduction of pressure injuries to the ear and head on patients with limited head mobility in critical care units by replacing ...
Authors: Werthman E, Lyncj T, Ware L, Caffrey J 2019. An increase in occipital pressure injuries prompted a review of practices for offloading the head in the Burn Intensive Care Unit. Pressure mapping ...
Author: Katzengold R, Gefen A 2017. Finite Element Modeling comparison research of the ability of a Z-Flo fluidized positioner and standard foam support at the back of the head to reduce tissue load ...
Authors: Barakat-Johnson M, Lai M Gefen A, Coyer F 2018. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy and feasibility of a fluidized positioning device to reduce occipital pressure injuries ...
Authors: Rappl L, Tanner L, Oberg C, Call E 2021. This laboratory testing of the Tortoise for microclimate impact proved it to be compatible when placed on a low air loss support surface. The relative ...
Cohen/Gefen, 2018 This science article explains how prophylactic dressings and an innovative turning and positioning system work together to reduce pressure injuries #Evidence #Pressure-Injury-Prevention ...
Macartney, 2018 Use of a sacral and heel prophylactic dressings and fluidized heel boot resulted in a 90% reduction in HAPI and HAPI treatment costs in ICU patients. #Evidence #Pressure-Injury-Prevention ...
Castonguay, 2018 An effective turning and positioning system, education and empowered nurses reduce HAPI in critical care. #Evidence #Pressure-Injury-Prevention #Turning-Positioning #Critical-Care ...