Best-practices for preventing skin injury beneath personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic: A position paper from the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel.

WV, Padula; J, Cuddigan; L, Ruotsi; JM, Black; D, Brienza; V, Capasso; J, Cox; B, Delmore; S, Holden-Mount; N, Munoz; AM, Nie; J, Pittman; SE, Sonenblum; A, Tescher

doi:10.1111/jocn.15682

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Best-practices for preventing skin injury beneath personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic: A position paper from the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel.

Shared by NobleBlocks on Jun 13, 2021 • 12:00 AM UTC

Authors:

Padula WV

Cuddigan J

Ruotsi L

Abstract

COVID-19 has infected millions of patients and impacted healthcare workers worldwide. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a key component of protecting frontline clinicians against infection. The benefits of PPE far outweigh the risks, nonetheless, many clinicians are exhibiting skin injury cause...

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