Resuscitation considerations to prevent pressure ulcers in trauma patients.
The success of a trauma resuscitation is often measured in short-term patient outcomes. To be a true success, the patient should also be protected from long-term problems that are easily preventable. Skin pressure ulcers are a real threat to trauma patients who are immobilized. Nurses involved in the initial care of these patients should be aware of the common causes of skin breakdown and how to prevent it.
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University of Kentucky Hospital, Emergency Department, 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536-0084, USA.
D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D016267:External Fixators / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D011187:Posture; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000009:adverse effects*