The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has brought the effects of device-
related pressure ulcers (DRPU) into sharp focus. With the increased use of personal …

Since December 2019, the medical staff fighting against COVID‐19 frequently reported the
device‐related pressure injury (DRPI) caused by personal protective equipment (PPE). We …

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Device‐related pressure injury (DRPI) is a serious problem that is affecting professionals
working on the front lines against COVID‐19 due to the prolonged use of personal protective …

At the April 2016 National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) consensus conference,
terminology and staging definitions were updated and two definitions were revised to …

Objective: To investigate the prevalence, characteristics, and preventive status of skin
injuries caused by personal protective equipment (PPE) in medical staff. Approach: A cross …

Objective: Pressure ulcers (PUs) involve the destruction of skin and underlying tissue due to
prolonged pressure and shear forces. These ulcers are painful and significantly reduce a …

Since the outbreak of COVID‐19 pandemic, clinicians have had to use personal protective
equipment (PPE) for prolonged periods. This has been associated with detrimental effects …

BACKGROUND: Medical device–related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) account for more than
30% of all hospital-acquired pressure injuries. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced a large …

A novel coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2 was discovered in December 2019, and its
resultant disease termed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) subsequently broke out in …