Overview
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of fluidized positioners and memory foam pillows in preventing pressure injuries in the head among pediatric patients.
H1: There is a significant difference between the fluidized positioner and the memory foam pillow in terms of pressure injury incidence in pediatric intensive care patients.
H2: The fluidized positioner reduces the risk of developing pressure injuries more effectively than the memory foam pillow.
H3: There is a significant difference in the pressure applied to the head region of the patient between the fluidized positioner and the memory foam pillow.
H4: The anatomical locations of pressure injuries (occipital, parietal, temporal, and ear regions) vary depending on the type of pillow used.
H5: Compared to the memory foam pillow, the fluidized positioner provides a more evenly distributed pressure across the occipital, parietal, temporal, and ear regions and prevents pressure concentration in specific areas.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Being treated in the pediatric intensive care unit
- Being mechanically ventilated
- Being immobile, being in age interval of 28 days to 5 years
- Having consent for the participation of the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Having surgical intervention in the head region
- Parents want to leave at any stage of the project
- Having hydrocephalus or burn in the head area
- Having PIs on admission to hospital
- Existing dermatologic diseases affecting the skin or connective tissue
- Having emergence of a new condition during the intervention may significantly affect the risk of pressure injury (e.g., sudden surgery or complication)
- Inability to obtain sufficient data during the study (e.g., patient transfer)