Pressure ulcers related to medical device in intensive care in Indonesia: A prospective study

Abstract

Objectives

The aim of this study was to describe the MDrPU on patients with prolonged bed rest in the ICU.

Method

A prospective cohort design was used in this study. We used non probabilility consecutive sampling. A total of 32 samples were included in this study. The Braden scale and NPUAP staging were used to predict the risk of pressure ulcers, and ulcers staging in 5 days. Statistical analysis were conducted using Chi-Square, Fisher Exact, and ROC Curve.

Result

The result showed the prevalence of medical devices was 21.9%. Most pressure ulcers related to medical devices was stage 2 (57.1%) with the most common area for the wounds was on fingers (37.5%). Braden scale prediction score also showed specificity (56%) and sensitivity (92%).

Conclusion

Numerous risk factors for pressure ulcer development were identified and Braden scale could to predict the risk of pressure ulcers related to medical devices.