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Table 2 Prevalence and characteristics of MDRPI

From: Ambulance referral of more than 2 hours could result in a high prevalence of medical-device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) with characteristics different from some inpatient settings: a descriptive observational study

Devices

Frequency (%)

MDRPIs caused (frequency, %).

Area of MDRPIs

Monitoring

 

0

 

 SpO2 probe

101 (100%)

0

 

 ECG

101 (100%)

0

 

 Blood pressure cuff

101 (100%)

0

 

Catheters

 

1

 

 Intravenous lines

 Central venous catheter

97 (96.03%)

1 (0.99%)

0

0

 

 Urinary catheter

23 (22.77%)

1 (10%)

Left-thigh

Respiratory

 

2

 

 Nasal Oxygen

58 (57.42%)

0

 

 Non-rebreathing mask

14 (13.86%)

0

 

 Artificial ventilation mask

5 (4.95%)

1 (10%)

Nose bridge

 Endotracheal tube

13 (12.87%)

0

 

 Simple respirator

3 (2.97%)

1 (10%)

Nose bridge

Protective

 

7

 

 Spinal board

 Cervical collar

 Splints

 Scoop Stretcher

9 (8.91%)

9 (8.91%)

1 (0.99%)

1 (0.99%)

3 (30%)

4 (40%)

0

0

Heel

Jaw