Prevention of pressure ulcers after pediatric tracheotomy using a Mepilex Ag dressing

Kuo, Connie Y.; Wootten, Christopher T.; Tylor, Dale A.; Werkhaven, Jay A.; Huffman, K.; Goudy, Steven L.

doi:10.1002/lary.24094

Cited by 55 publications

(63 citation statements)

References 20 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The findings of this small study indicated that the dressing simultaneously resolved localised infection and addressed the issues of pain and trauma in the treatment of DFUs (Table 7). 87 Two studies highlighted the use of Mepilex Ag in preventing complications of tracheostomy care in vulnerable populations, paediatric patients 90 and (in a poster) obese individuals in intensive care. 91 In a retrospective case study review, Kuo et al 90 identified 134 paediatric patients who underwent a tracheostomy between June 2005 and June 2011.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…87 Two studies highlighted the use of Mepilex Ag in preventing complications of tracheostomy care in vulnerable populations, paediatric patients 90 and (in a poster) obese individuals in intensive care. 91 In a retrospective case study review, Kuo et al 90 identified 134 paediatric patients who underwent a tracheostomy between June 2005 and June 2011. Before February 2010, dressings were not applied at the end of the tracheostomy procedure in almost 70% patients (n=93); the remainder (n=41) had Mepilex Ag applied under newly applied tracheostomy tubes.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Silver-containing foam dressings with Safetac: a review of the scientific and clinical data

Davies

McCarty

Hamberg³

2017

J Wound Care

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Phil Davies has more than 25 years of experience of working in healthcare-related industries. During that time, he has authored and contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and conference presentations (oral and poster) relating to wound care and other areas of healthcare. Phil was awarded a BSc (Hons) Medical Cell Biology and Biochemistry by the University of Liverpool (United Kingdom) in 1989.Sara McCarty was awarded her BSc (Hons) in biomedical sciences in 2008 by the University of Chester, UK. Since then, Sara has gained research experience in the field of wound healing. As a medical writer, she has also authored and contributed to a number of peer-reviewed journal articles and conference presentations. In 2014, she was awarded a PhD in the role and control of matrix metalloproteases in cutaneous wound healing.Kristina Hamberg has over 10 years of experience of working with the design and development of wound care products, particularly those with antimicrobial properties. During that time, she has become an expert within the areas of microbiology and test method development, as well as infection prevention. Kristina was awarded her MSc in food science in 1997 from the University of Kalmar, Sweden, and in 2002 she was awarded a PhD for microbiological evaluation of novel technologies for food preservation by Chalmers Technical University, Gothenburg, Sweden.How to cite this document: Davies, P., McCarty, S., Hamberg, K. Silver-containing foam dressings with Safetac: a review of the scientific and clinical data. J Wound Care 2017; 26: 6 (Suppl. 1), S1-S32. Conclusion S24 References S27Downloaded from magonlinelibrary.com by 054

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Silver-containing foam dressings with Safetac: a review of the scientific and clinical data

Davies

McCarty

Hamberg³

2017

J Wound Care

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Bundling the most common devices (eg, NIPPV masks) with preventive dressings will aid in getting the dressing on at the time of placement without delaying the process. [22][23][24] Examining the skin is a crucial component of prevention, for example, changing the location or repositioning the device at routine intervals if possible. In one large study, >74% of MDR PrUs were not identified until they were stage 3, 4, or unstageable.…”

Section: Experience In Clinical Practicementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In 2012-13, a western US hospital had reduced the incidence of traditional PrUs on the sacrum, coccyx, and heel from 5.9% to 0.1% using an evidence-based (EB) SKIN (Support surface, Keep the patient moving, Incontinence management, Nutritional support) bundle 22 including a five-layered foambordered dressing (Mepilex® Border Sacrum by Mölnlycke). Thus, the number of MDR PrUs became much more transparent.…”

Section: Experience In Clinical Practicementioning

confidence: 99%

Medical device-related pressure ulcers

Black¹,

Kalowes²

2016

CWCMR

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Pressure ulcers from medical devices are common and can cause significant morbidity in patients of all ages. These pressure ulcers appear in the shape of the device and are most often found from the use of oxygen delivery devices. A hospital program designed to reduce the number of pressure ulcers from medical devices was successful. The program involved the development of a team that focused on skin, the results were then published for the staff to track their performance, and it was found that using foam dressings helped reduce the pressure from the device. The incidence of ulcers from medical devices has remained at zero at this hospital since this program was implemented.

show abstract

“…Respiratory device-related hospital-acquired pressure ulcers slightly decreased in frequency following adoption of the initiative [22]. A retrospective study comparing the rate of peristomal skin breakdown at first tracheostomy change before and after initiation of a standard practice of placing a silver-impregnated foam dressing (Mepilex Ag, Oakville, Ontario, Canada underneath new tracheostomy tubes and ties showed a decrease in skin break from 11.8% to 0% [23]. …”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Pressure Injuries in Medically Complex Children: A Review

Freundlich

2017

Children

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Pressure injuries are a challenging problem in the care of medically complex children. Available evidence is limited, and there are theoretical reasons to use caution before extrapolating adult data, including key differences in body composition, common locations of pressure injury, and association with medical devices. The focus of this article will be to review the definition of a pressure injury and what is known about pathophysiology, prevention, recognition, staging, and treatment of pressure injuries in children with medical complexity.

show abstract

Prevention of pressure ulcers after pediatric tracheotomy using a Mepilex Ag dressing

Abstract: The use of Mepilex Ag after pediatric tracheotomy reduces the occurrence of postoperative peristomal pressure ulcers.

Cited by 55 publications

References 20 publications

Silver-containing foam dressings with Safetac: a review of the scientific and clinical data

Silver-containing foam dressings with Safetac: a review of the scientific and clinical data

Medical device-related pressure ulcers

Pressure Injuries in Medically Complex Children: A Review

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About