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 ...
Author: Hunter A 2015 . This change in practice study examined neonatal positioning. It was determined that there was improved positioning and patient response to the neonatal Z-Flo fluidized positioning ...
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 ...
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 ...
Jackson, 2018 Implementing prophylactic dressings on pressure points for neuro-surgical patients in prone position resulted in zero HAPI over the next 9 month in an elderly veteran populations. #Evidence ...
Donovan, 2016 A zero incidence rate for HAPI and Respiratory MDRPI in 2 ICUs resulted from application of prophylactic dressings to the sacrum, heels and under respiratory medical devices, in combination ...
Visscher, 2015 25 premature infants’ with feeding difficulties demonstrated improved sleep organization, total sleep time, and modulation of arousals with use of a conformational positioner. Conformational ...
Accorda , 2015 Pediatric patients better tolerated the BiPAP mask when cushioned by a prophylactic foam dressing. The dressing also absorbed moisture and shear as well as redistributed pressure under ...
Turner, 2014 Candidas infection under the tracheostomy plate in a cushionoid newborn resolved with use of a silver transfer silicone dressing. #Evidence #Pressure-Injury-Prevention #Medical-Device ...
Tamburino, 2014 A 50% sacral HAPI rate in high-risk left ventricular (VAD) patients was reduced to 11% with application of a sacral prophylactic dressing. #Evidence #Pressure-Injury-Prevention ...