title: Evaluating two dressings for the prevention of nasal bridge pressure sores.
abstract: Nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) can provide symptom control and improved quality of life for patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure. Many patients using a Respironics mask for NIPPV develop nasal bridge pressure sores. Two dressing were compared for effectiveness in preventing such sores. Patients using Granuflex had less skin deterioration over time compared to a comparison group and patients using Spenco Dermal.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing and Quality, Royal Brompton Hospital, London.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Callaghan
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Trapp
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001458:Bandages / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007385:Intermittent Positive-Pressure Ventilation / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D008397:Masks / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009666:Nose; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*