Risk factors for pressure ulcers from the use of a pelvic positioner in hip surgery: a retrospective observational cohort study in 229 patients.

Conclusion: The use of pelvic positioners with pubic bone support should be avoided in patients with a height of < 154 cm to decrease the risk of ulcers. PMID: 32280374 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32280374?dopt=Abstract

Source: Patient Safety in Surgery - April 14, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Ueno T, Kabata T, Kajino Y, Inoue D, Ohmori T, Yoshitani J, Ueoka K, Yamamuro Y, Tsuchiya H Tags: Patient Saf Surg Source Type: research