Decubitus ulcer. Decubitus ulcer and pressure area
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: After patient arrival to ICU in test group, 3 times a day (once per shift) used a layer of mint gel on skin of areas are at risk for pressure ulcers such as pelvic and bone prominences
Prevention
Placebo
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Sponsors
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: Hospitalization in intensive care due to head injury; Patient's transfer to the intensive care unit with endotracheal tube; absence of any underlying disease such as cardiovascular, lung, kidney, diabetes and other chronic disease; No history of allergy to plants in the mint family; The lack of pressure ulcers on arrival; Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) 8 or less on arrival; Patients with multiple trauma if they do not have restrictions on postural changes are enrolled. Exclusion Criteria: Death or transfer of the patient within 48 hours; patient's unwillingness to cooperate a few days after admission; Sensitivity to mint gel; inflammation of mucous membrane (the site of gel application); refusing for continuing study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pressure ulcer. Timepoint: Once a day. Method of measurement: Checklists prepared of Bruden tool, present clinical status and National Pressure Ulcer Advisor Panel guide. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactHassan Babamohamadi
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed