Journal of wound care
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Journal of wound care · Oct 2004
Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialThe prevention of heel pressure ulcers using a hydropolymer dressing in surgical patients.
A trial of a self-adhesive hydropolymer foam dressing (Tielle, Johnson & Johnson) demonstrated that it prevented the development of friction-generated pressure ulcers on the heels of ICU patients. Following the trial, use of the foam dressing became a standard preventive measure in the ICU and the prevalence of heel ulcers decreased by 72% in two years. This follow-up study evaluated the foam's effectiveness in preventing heel pressure ulcers in surgical patients. ⋯ This study was sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Medical.