E.M. Scott
Effects of warming therapy on pressure ulcers - a randomized trial
Scott, E.M.; Leaper, D.J.; Clark, M.; Kelly, P.J.
Authors
D.J. Leaper
M. Clark
P.J. Kelly
Abstract
Postoperative pressure ulcers are a common and expensive problem. Intraoperative hypothermia also is a common problem and may have a connection with impaired tissue viability. Researchers in this study hypothesized that intraoperative control of hypothermia may reduce the incidence of postoperative pressure ulcers. A randomized clinical trial (n = 338) was used to test the effects of using forced air warming therapy versus standard care. Results indicated an absolute risk reduction in pressure ulcers of 4.8% (ie, 10.4% to 5.6%) with a relative risk reduction of 46% in patients who received warming therapy. Although not reaching statistical significance, the clinical significance of almost halving the pressure ulcer rate is important. A correlation between body temperature and postoperative pressure ulcers was established.
Citation
Scott, E., Leaper, D., Clark, M., & Kelly, P. (2001). Effects of warming therapy on pressure ulcers - a randomized trial. AORN Journal, 73(5), 921-938. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0001-2092%2806%2961744-4
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | May 1, 2001 |
Deposit Date | May 16, 2007 |
Journal | AORN Journal |
Print ISSN | 0001-2092 |
Electronic ISSN | 1878-0369 |
Publisher | Wiley |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 73 |
Issue | 5 |
Pages | 921-938 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/s0001-2092%2806%2961744-4 |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1584730 |
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