Randomised controlled trial of two pressure-relieving systems

Journal of Wound Care
L RussellM Holmes

Abstract

The primary objective of this randomised controlled trial was to determine whether there were significant differences between two pressure-relieving systems. A secondary aim was to investigate whether the availability of extra pressure-relieving equipment would reduce the incidence of ulcers in an acute hospital setting. A total of 141 patients in a care-of-the-elderly unit, who were assessed to have a high risk of developing pressure ulcers using the Waterlow score, were recruited; 70 were nursed using Huntleigh Nimbus 3 in conjunction with the Aura cushion (Group A), and 71 using the Pegasus Cairwave Therapy System in conjunction with the Proactive 2 Seating cushion (Group B). The main outcome measure was visual assessment, supported by a photographic record. There were three main findings: for non-heel ulcers and overall improvement, there was no statistically significant difference between the two products tested; for heel ulcers there was a significant difference (P = 0.019) with more patients healing in Group A than in Group B. The average length of stay of patients who completed the trial was 21.6 days (Group A) and 21.7 days (Group B) for patients completing a live (range 1-121 days) and for patients who died 29.7 days ...Continue Reading

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