Clinical research in application of Mepilex in prevention of pressure sore

VernacularTitle:应用美皮康敷料预防压疮的临床研究
Author: Chunxia LIU ; Jun LIU ; Fengmei MA ; Hairong CHEN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Mepilex; Prevention; Pressure sore
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(36):10-12
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To discuss the clinical efficacy of Mepilex surgical dressing in prevention of pressure sore. Methods 46 patients with high risk factors and Norton grading lower than 10 point were divided into the experimental group and the control group with 23 patients in each group. The control group was given reduction of local pressure, protection of the skin, nutritional support and other conventional measures to prevent pressure sore. Besides conventional nursing measures, the experimental group was given Mepilex to cover the bone eminence place, replaced every 7～10 days. The occurrence and development of the pressure sore was observed on the second, fourth, sixth and eighth week after admission. Results The occurrence rate of the experimental group on the sixth week was 4.55%, and the control group was 26.09%,the difference had statistical significance. The cure rate of the two groups showed no difference on the eighth week. Conclusions Application of Mepilex to treat patients with high risk of pressure sore has good effect.