Publications by authors named "Caroline Maria Pereira Alcantara"
Prevalence and associated factors of medical adhesive-related skin injury in cardiac critical care units.
Caroline Maria Pereira Alcântara Evellyn Lima da Silva Oliveira Ticiane Carolina Gonçalves Faustino Campanili Rayanne Suélly da Costa Silva Santos Vera Lúcia Conceição de Gouveia Santos
Rev Esc Enferm USP
August 2021
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted in São Paulo to examine the prevalence of medical adhesive-related skin injuries in patients in cardiac Intensive Care Units, involving 123 patients.
- They found a 22.7% prevalence of these injuries, predominantly caused by transparent polyurethane film, with the cervical region being the most affected area.
- The study identified significant factors associated with the injuries, including high serum urea levels and certain platelet counts, which can aid in better preventive care planning.