RISK FACTORS FOR PRESSURE INJURY IN CRITICALLY ILL POLYTRAUMATIZED PATIENTS
A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Keywords:
Traumatismo Múltiplo, Fatores de Risco, Lesão por Pressão, Cuidados Críticos, Cuidados de EnfermagemAbstract
Objective: To identify, in the literature, risk factors related to the development of pressure injuries in critically ill polytraumatized patients. Method: Systematic literature review. The PICO strategy was used to define the research question. The collected studies were selected by 3 independent researchers through the Rayyan QCRI platform, with the eligibility criteria being published in Portuguese, English and Spanish and available electronically. Results: The sample consisted of 3 articles that met the objective. The risk factor common to the three studies was hypoxia, possibly due to hypovolemia or the need for mechanical ventilation. Immobility, the use of vasoactive substances, changes in temperature and the patient's nutritional condition were also evidenced factors related to pressure injuries in these patients. Conclusion: The increased risk of pressure injuries in this population should be further explored to define effective care strategies to prevent this complication.