Comparing the Incidence Rate of Pressure Injury Development in the Acute Adult SCI Patient
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Cynthia Gayle Barney, MSNEd, Professional Practice, University of Florida Health-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Lambda Rho at-Large
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Abstract
Over a period of 59 months two ICUs were reviewed, comparing the incidence of pressure injury (PI) development for acute adult SCI patients placed onto a spinal stabilization table (SST). Control group used original SST seat hatch cushion, experimental group used a substitute cushion with significant results, zero PI development.
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30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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2019-06-28T15:42:53Z
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| Type | Presentation |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Pressure Injury; Pressure Mapping; Pressure Redistribution |
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| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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