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Risk factors and preventive care for intraoperative acquired stress injuries in paediatric patients
2024-04-15

Intraoperative acquired pressure injury is a type of injury caused by pressure or pressure combined with shear during surgery. This injury is usually the result of a combination of factors such as poor local skin blood supply and long surgical time. In paediatric surgery, children are more susceptible to this type of injury because their skin is more delicate and their ability to change positions and move may be limited.

In order to prevent acquired intraoperative pressure injuries in paediatric surgery, healthcare professionals need to take a number of measures. Firstly, it is important to ensure that the child remains in the correct position during surgery to avoid prolonged localised pressure. Second, it is important to change positions regularly and use pressure-relieving devices, such as air mattresses or high-density foam mattresses, to minimise pressure on the skin. In addition, healthcare professionals need to take care to keep the child's skin clean and dry to reduce the risk of friction and infection.

In addition to physical prophylaxis, nutritional support is also important in preventing intraoperative acquired pressure injuries in paediatric patients. Children need to receive adequate nutrition both before and after surgery to maintain the healthy state of the skin. At the same time, healthcare professionals also need to pay attention to the overall health of the child, and promptly identify and manage other factors that may lead to stress injuries, such as hypoproteinaemia.

In conclusion, intraoperative acquired pressure injury in paediatric patients is a complication that requires great attention from healthcare professionals. Its incidence can be effectively reduced and the quality of life of children improved by taking preventive measures and comprehensive treatment measures.

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