American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Meta Analysis
Prevention of Tracheostomy-Related Pressure Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
In the critical care environment, individuals who undergo tracheostomy are highly susceptible to tracheostomy-related pressure injuries. ⋯ Use of hydrophilic dressings and foam collars decreases the incidence of tracheostomy-related pressure injury in critically ill patients. Evidence regarding individual interventions is limited by lack of sensitive measurement tools and by use of bundled interventions. Further research is necessary to delineate optimal interventions for preventing tracheostomy-related pressure injury.