Prophylactic use of donut-shaped cushion to reduce sacral pressure injuries during open heart surgery

Background: Pressure injuries are likely to develop in the operating room due to the high temperature and humidity underneath the patients. This study was designed to reduce sacral pressure injuries using donut-shaped cushions on patients undergoing open heart surgery in a supine position for more t...

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Main Authors: Min Hee Heo, Ji Yeon Kim, Beom Il Park, Sang Il Lee, Kyung-Tae Kim, Jang Su Park, Won Joo Choe, Jun Hyun Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2022;volume=16;issue=1;spage=17;epage=23;aulast=Heo