Evaluating the Effectiveness of Silicone Foam Dressing in Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Intensive Care Settings

Authors

Farah Ibrahim RN BSN, MaineHealth

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Description

PICOT Question: For critically ill patients and high-risk aged care residents, does the use of multi-layer silicone foam dressing reduce the future risk of developing pressure injuries compared with those who receive the standard pressure injury preventions without the application of the dressing on their sacrum and heels?

Publication Date

11-2024

Publisher

MaineHealth

City

Portland, Maine

Disciplines

Nursing

Comments

MMC-Portland Nurse Residency

Recommended Citation

Ibrahim, Farah RN BSN, "Evaluating the Effectiveness of Silicone Foam Dressing in Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Intensive Care Settings" (2024). Nurse Residency. 50.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/nurseresidency/50