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.

Author Details

Cynthia Gayle Barney, MSNEd, Professional Practice, University of Florida Health-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Florida Health-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Pressure Injury, Pressure Mapping, Pressure Redistribution

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Comparing the incidence rate of pressure injury development in the acute adult SCI patient

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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.