Evaluation of risk factors contributing to device-related pressure ulcer development in critically ill patients

• DOI: 10.47582/jompac.1626590
• Publication Date: 2025-03-26T06:08:34Z
• Authors: Oral Menteş; Murat Yıldız; Maşide Arı; Kerem Ensarioğlu; Deniz Çelik; Ezgi Kurtuluş; Hatice Nur Şirikçi
• Keywords: Device-related pressure ulcer;non-invasive mechanical ventilation;Braden score;intensive care unit;risk factors; Göğüs Hastalıkları; Chest Diseases; Intensive Care; Tıbbi cihazlara bağlı bası yarası;Non-invaziv mekanik ventilasyon;Braden skoru;Yoğun bakım;Risk faktörleri; Yoğun Bakım

Aims: Device-related pressure ulcers are one of the most common complications observed in patients treated intensive care units (ICUs). These negatively impact patient comfort and significantly increase treatment costs. To prevent manage caused by medical devices, it is essential to thoroughly understand associated risk factors. This study aims determine prevalence device-related critically ill evaluate factors contributing their development. Methods: The included 91 who were monitored with non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) pulmonary unit between January 1, 2021, December 31, 2021. patients’ demographic characteristics, nutritional status, body-mass index (BMI), biochemical parameters, Braden ulcer assessment scale scores retrospectively analyzed. Results: findings revealed no direct relationship duration device use development ulcers. However, an number days masks used was progression stages, particularly from early advanced stages. also found that scoring system insufficient predicting oronasal masks, while higher blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels tended have remained at stages without progression. No significant association albumin levels, BMI, or corticosteroid use. prolonged ICU stays more Conclusion: results emphasize importance optimizing usage selecting appropriate devices