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. 2023 Mar;20(3):706-715.
doi: 10.1111/iwj.13912. Epub 2022 Aug 19.

Analysis of the clinical features and risk factors of device-related pressure injuries in the operating room

Ling-Yu Ma  1 , Hong-Lin Chen  2 , Hai-Yan Gu  1 , Li Hua  1 , Xiao-Mei Gao  1
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Analysis of the clinical features and risk factors of device-related pressure injuries in the operating room

Ling-Yu Ma et al. Int Wound J. 2023 Mar.

Abstract

To describe the clinical features and risk factors of device-related pressure injuries (DRPIs) in the operating room. The clinical features of the DRPIs in patients undergoing elective surgery in a tertiary hospital in 2020 were investigated through prospective data collection. A DRPI-related questionnaire was designed for the patients, and those who did not experience any DRPI were selected according to a ratio of 1:2. Logistic regression analysis was performed in terms of the independent risk factors of operating-room DRPIs. A P-value of <.05 indicated a statistically significant difference. The incidence of operating-room DRPIs was 0.56%, and the proportion of stage I injuries was 73.53%. The injury-related devices included vital monitoring devices (31.62%), auxiliary therapy devices (27.94%), therapy devices (19.12%), and dressings (3.67%). Non-bone protuberances, such as the upper arms and thighs, were common injury sites. The patients' body mass index, mean arterial pressure, and instrument action time were independent risk factors for the operating-room DRPIs. To reduce the incidence of operating-room DRPIs, it is of great clinical significance to focus on the characteristics of the surgical patients and the types of surgery-related devices used and to take personalised preventive measures based on the relevant risk factors.

Keywords: clinical features; device-related injury; operating room; pressure injury; risk factors.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no potential conflict of interest.

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Proportion of device types for device‐related pressure injury in operating room
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