title: Reducing pressure damage in the operating theatre.
abstract: Pressure sores occurring in surgical patients are often not attributed to time spent in the operating theatre. Initial underlying damage can occur whilst undergoing a surgical procedure but may not become apparent until hours or days later. In carrying out a literature review, the author concluded that such a fundamental aspect of nursing care in the operating theatre is a low priority and that nurses could do more in terms of pressure relief for their patients. The author concludes by identifying implications for practice.
authors.affiliation: Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield.
authors.forename: Lynne
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hartley
mesh_terms: D001513:Beds; D006801:Humans; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000517:prevention & control*