Prevention of Tracheostomy-related Pressure Ulcers in Children

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R. Paul Boesch · Pulmonary Associates

Christine Myers · Transitional Learning Center

Tonia Garrett · Transitional Learning Center

AnnMarie Nie

Natalie Thomas · Transitional Learning Center

Amrita Chima · Pulmonary Associates

Gary L. McPhail · Pulmonary Associates

Abstract

Education and ongoing assessment of skin integrity and the use of devices that minimize pressure at the tracheostomy-skin interface effectively reduce TRPU even among a population of children at high risk. These interventions can be integrated into daily workflow and result in sustained effect.

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Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Burn Injury Management and Outcomes

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Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 129, Issue 3, pp. e792-e797

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2011-0649

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Prevention of Tracheostomy-related Pressure Ulcers in Children

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