Application of Moist Dressings in Pressure Ulcers after Spinal Cord Injury
- VernacularTitle:新型湿性敷料在脊髓损伤患者压疮创面护理中的应用
- Author:
Han-ying SHI
;
Jin WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
spinal cord injury, pressure ulcer, dressings, moist therapy, nursing
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2015;21(7):857-860
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of new moist dressings on pressure ulcers after spinal cord injury. Methods 58 spinal cord injured patients complicated with pressure ulcers were divided into observation group (n=29) and control group (n=29). The observation group accepted moist dressings, while the control group accepted routine dry dressings, TDP and ultraviolet irradiation. The incidence of im provement were recorded 2 weeks after treatment, and the time of healing were compared. Results 11 cases cured, 17 cases relieved in the observation group, and it was 5 and 18 cases in the control group, respectively (P<0.05). It spent (26.69±16.48) days to cure in the observa tion group, and (38.24±22.47) days in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion The moist therapy may promote the cure of pressure ulcers af ter spinal cord injury, and shorten the time of cure.