Objective To review observational studies reporting medical device-related pressure injuries
and to identify the medical devices commonly associated with pressure injuries. Design A …

In the vast majority of cases, appropriate identification and mitigation of risk factors can
prevent or minimize pressure ulcer (PU) formation. However, some PUs are unavoidable …

OBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence and characteristics of medical device–related
pressure injuries (MDR PIs) in a large, generalizable database. METHODS: This study is a …

The development of stage III or IV pressure ulcers is currently considered a never event.
Critical care patients are at high risk for development of pressure ulcers because of the …

The cervical collar has been routinely used for trauma patients for more than 30 years and is
a hallmark of state-of-the-art prehospital trauma care. However, the existing evidence for this …

Background: Injury to the cervical spine (CS) is common after major trauma. The Eastern
Association for the Surgery of Trauma first published its Practice Management Guidelines for …

Medical device related pressure ulcers (MDR PUs) are defined as pressure injuries
associated with the use of devices applied for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes wherein …

Data collected through Minnesota's mandatory statewide reporting system indicate that
prevention of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers continues to be a challenge, particularly for …

Background: The emergency department (ED) visit rate for older patients exceeds that of all
age groups other than infants. The aging population will increase elder ED patient utilization …

BACKGROUND To protect the (possibly) injured spine, trauma patients are immobilized on
backboard or vacuum mattress, with a cervical collar, lateral headblocks, and straps. Several …