Publications by authors named "Rahel M Gizaw"
Crit Care Explor
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Tracheostomy-related acquired pressure injuries (TRPIs) are common hospital-acquired conditions, and the study investigates whether daily switching of ventilator circuit load can reduce these injuries post-tracheostomy.
- Conducted at Emory University, the quality improvement study involved 99 patients and compared results between those receiving the FLIC protocol and standard care, revealing a significant decrease in TRPI rates among the intervention group.
- The findings suggest that implementing the FLIC protocol alongside standard care can lead to lower incidence rates of TRPIs, emphasizing the need for better management practices after tracheostomy procedures.
