https://journals.lww.com/jwocnonline/fulltext/2019/01000/alternating_pressure_overlay_for_prevention_of.2.aspx
Questions submitted by Devan D'Amico, BSN, RN, clincal nurse, OR:
- Should alternating pressure mattresses be used on all surgeries, even if less than 2 hours?
- What are some risk factors that put the surgical patient at risk of developing a hospital acquired pressure injury intra-operatively?
- Should all pressure injuries occurring within 72 hours of surgery be completely blamed on operating room? Is it possible for a PI to begin to develop prior to entering OR and not show obvious signs until exiting OR?
