Journal of Isfahan Medical School

Journal of Isfahan Medical School

Comparison of the Effect of Hydrocolloid Dressing and Transparent Film on Prevention of Pressure Ulcers Caused by Oxygen Therapy Equipment in Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units

Document Type : Original Article(s)

Authors
Neda Sabahi 1
Maryam Moradi 2
Mehdi Basiri Moghaddam 3
Mehdi Miri 4
Moosa Sajjadi 5
1 MSc Student of Critical Care Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
2 Department of Eldery Nursing, School of Nursing, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
3 Nursing Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
4 MSc of Critical Care Nursing, 9th Hospital, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran
5 Corresponding Author: Address: Nursing Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
10.48305/jims.v40.i683.0617
Abstract
Background: Some devices, such as oxygen therapy tubes and pulse oximeter probes, are the main cause of pressure sores in the ear area. This study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effect of hydrocolloid dressing and transparent film on the prevention of pressure ulcers caused by oxygen therapy equipment in patients hospitalized in special care units.
Methods: The present study was a clinical trial on 60 patients admitted to the intensive care units of 9th Dey Torbat-e-Heydariyeh Hospital who were selected by simple and purposeful admission criteria and divided into two groups: transparent film dressing and hydrocolloid dressing, carried out in the year 2019. The intervention groups were dressed for three days using hydrocolloid dressings and transparent film for two days and were monitored twice for pressure ulcer.
Findings: The findings of this study showed the positive effect of using hydrocolloid dressings and transparent film in preventing pressure ulcers. Also, the comparison of these two dressings in the prevention of pressure ulcers showed no significant difference in the effectiveness of these dressings.
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the use of new dressings can be effective in preventing pressure ulcers.
Keywords
Ear
Hydrocolloid
Pressure ulcer
Prevention
Transparent film
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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 40, Issue 683
3rd Week, October
Autumn 2022
Pages 617-623

  • Receive Date 12 July 2022
  • Revise Date 01 October 2022
  • Accept Date 02 October 2022