title: [Decubitus ulcer prevention in the nasal ala using Silastic foam in nasotracheal intubated patients].
abstract: One of the most frequent causes of early reintubation through the other nostril or a tracheostomy is necrosis due to pressure in the region of the nares. Based on experience in 85 long-term intubated patients, prophylaxis with Silastik foam appears to be most efficient. It is inexpensive and easy to handle and can therefore be highly recommended.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers
vernacular_title: Dekubitusprophylaxe am Nasenflügel mittels Silastik Schaumes beim nasotracheal intubierten Patienten.