Eliminating Medical Device-Related Pressure Ulcers (MDRPU) Caused by Continuous Blood Pressure Cuff Monitoring

Medical device related pressure ulcers (MDRPU) can cause harm and are often avoidable. Over a 5-month period, from March 2013 through July 2013, an increased trend in MDRPU caused by blood pressure (BP) cuffs was identified. The 9 identified injuries during this time frame were reported to the multi-disciplinary collaborative (Perianesthesia/Perioperative Skin Committee).

Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - July 23, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Hillary Stamps, Lisa Owens, Kristine O ’Neill, Melanie Becker Tags: ASPAN National Conference Abstract Source Type: research