PRESSURE INJURY DUE TO PRONE POSITION IN TIMES OF COVID-19: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW (Atena Editora)

Abstract

Deals with a study related to the fundamentals related to Pressure Injury (PPL) due to the long stay in the prone position in patients with respiratory pattern compromised by the Sars-cov 2 virus, in the severe evolution of the disease, hospitalized for a long period in the Therapy Unit intensive care unit (ICU). Goal: to gather evidence for the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries in times of a pandemic due to Covid-19. Method: This is an integrative review (IR), with searches carried out on the Health portal VHL, CAPES, SciELO databases, and complementary studies in the form of scientific articles, with combinations between the descriptors: pressure injury "AND" Covid-19 “OR” "sars cov-2", prone "AND" burned; pressure injury "AND" prone; covid "AND" adult ICU. Results: The approach of the studies mostly consisted of studies and case reports, aiming at the prevention and care of patients affected by Sars-Cov 2 who needed the prone position for a positive response to acute respiratory syndrome. serious (SARG).Conclusion: This study corroborates the synthesis of the knowledge confirmed by the literature on the results obtained. The importance of prophylactic measures to prevent these injuries in prone patients is perceived, namely: daily skin assessment with identification of risk factors, humidity control, pressure redistribution with the help of cushions, pillows, skin hydration, rotation of the head and upper limbs every two hours, as well as the use of an informative banner and list to check the procedure, the latter being a step by step of the steps to be followed in order to minimize possible risks and as a guarantee to remedy possible failures in the service provided.