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Title:: Application of dynamic alternating air bed to prevent pressure sores in critically ill patients

Author(s):: LI Jinhua1; REN Shanshan2; 1. Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100038, China; 2. Anshan Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Anshan 114000, China

Keywords:: ; Keywords: pressure sore; severe craniocerebral injury; dynamic alternating air bed; jet air bed

Abstract:: Abstract: Objective To analyze the application effects of dynamic alternating air bed and jet air bed to prevent pressure sores in critically ill patients. Methods Sixty patients with severe craniocerebral injuries were randomly divided into two groups, with 30 in each group. A dynamic alternating air bed combined with 2 h body-turning was adopted in observation group, while a jet air bed combined with 2 h body-turning was adopted in control group. Finally, the preventive effects of pressure sores in two groups were analyzed. Results No statistical differences were found in gender, age, Braden score, Glasgow coma scale score, hemoglobin, serum albumin and pulse oxygen saturation between two groups (P>0.05). No pressure sore was found in two groups, and there was no statistical difference in the incidence of pressure sores between two groups (P>0.05). The incidence of pressure sores in observation group was significantly lower than that in control group at 1, 3 and 7 days after intervention (P<0.05). However, the Braden score of observation group were significantly higher than that of control group at 1, 3 and 7 days after intervention (P<0.05). Conclusion Both jet air bed and dynamic alternating air bed have no effect on the incidence of pressure sores in patients with severe craniocerebral injuries. The patient treated with dynamic alternating air bed has a lower incidence of early pressure sores and a higher Braden score.