Publications by authors named "Octavio A Falcucci"
Skin injury: Associations with variables related to perfusion and pressure.
Anaesth Intensive Care
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Skin injuries, particularly hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs), pose a significant challenge in critically ill patients, and the study examined how perfusion-related factors might contribute to these injuries.
- The study involved 533 adult patients in an intensive care unit, analyzing the relationship between various perfusion factors (like vasopressor use and mechanical circulatory support) and the risk of developing HAPIs compared to immobility factors such as long-term mechanical ventilation.
- Results indicated that perfusion-related issues are more strongly associated with skin injury risk than immobility, suggesting that understanding these factors could lead to new treatment and prevention strategies for skin injuries in critically ill patients.
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