Abstract

The purpose of this study is therefore to investigate factors associated with development of grade 1-2 pressure ulcers in patients installed with assist device tubes in cardiovascular surgery ICUs.

Author Details

Li Chuan Chang, BSN; Hui-Ju Chung; Hui-Ting Kuo, MSN -- Department of Nursing, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan of Taiwan, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Assist Device Tubes, ICU, Pressure Ulcers

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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Factors associated with development of pressure ulcers in patients with assist device tubes in ICUs

Dublin, Ireland

The purpose of this study is therefore to investigate factors associated with development of grade 1-2 pressure ulcers in patients installed with assist device tubes in cardiovascular surgery ICUs.