position, while chin, sternum and trochanter injuries are associated
with the prone position, says AORN. Any time sustained pressure is
applied to a bony prominence, no matter what position the patient is
in, it's an area of concern and staff should pay close attention.
Some other positioning tips from AORN:
• Don't use sheets and blankets to position patients, as they can
decrease the effectiveness of support surfaces and may cause addition-
al pressure.
• Ensure linens under the patient aren't wrinkled.
• Ensure no fluid or moisture is under the patient.
• Use a lateral transfer device like a slider board to transfer or repo-
sition the patient — sliding or pulling can cause shear or friction.
Pressure injuries are a painful and unnecessary side effect of surgery,
and the incidence of OR-related pressure injuries may be as high as 66%.
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1. Poster presented at AORN 2017 Conference: A Formal Process for Reducing the Risk of Perioperative Pressure Injury.
Diane Kimsey RN, MSN, MHA, CNOR • Christine Flannigan RN, BSN, CNOR • Jan Quill RN, CRNFA, CNOR
2. Positioning the Patient in the Perioperative Setting; Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices. 2013.
TOGETHER WE CAN STOP
PRESSURE INJURIES
FROM STARTING
IN THE O.R.
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