PRONEtect Practical guidance document: Skin Care Considerations for the Patient in Prone Position

Patients with COVID-19 and acute respiratory distress syndrome are often placed in the prone position (PP) to improve oxygenation and survival. PP increases skin vulnerability to breakdown i.e. pressure ulcers (PUs), medical device-related PUs (MDR-PUs), and moisture-associated skin damage (MASD). The incidence of pressure ulcers is higher in PP versus in the supine position, therefore it is critical to employ preventative strategies.

Click HERE, and download the practical guidance document regarding skincare considerations for the patient in a prone position.

Authors: Anika Fourie, Prof. Dimitri Beeckman

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