Introduction: The global incidence of spinal cord injury is estimated at 40 to 80 cases in a million per year. Presure injury can occur in the acute phase after the spinal cord injury, or much later, during the treatment and rehabilitation. The pressure injury can interrupt the rehabilitation of the person injured and reduces the possibility of his integration back into the social environment. In addition, it poses a threat of physical, emotional and social overload of the person affected, along with his whole family, and significantly worsens the quality of life. The formation of injury is conditioned by the intertwinement of three key causes, that being the intensity of the pressure, its duration and tissue tolerance for pressure. The treatment is long-lasting and cost-inefficient, which is why several strong prevention methods are emerging. Purpose: The purpose of the diploma thesis was to study and determine different risk factors, and to present preventive measures in the placement for the occurrence of pressure injuries in persons with acquired spinal cord injury. Methods: In the preparation of the Diploma thesis, a descriptive method of work was used by reviewing the scientific and professional literature. A review of fundamental literature in English language was conducted with the help of CINAHL and MEDLINE (via PubMed) databases. Following filters were applied: Full text hits, peer-review journals, English language. Results: Key interventions for preventing pressure injuries include risk assessment based on risk factors, regular examination, regular relocation, hygiene care and the patient’s education about general health. The nurse is the one who has to be acquainted with risk factors and has to use various equipment at work (such as risk assessment instruments and devices for moving the patient). It is also important that she has available human resources. Discussion and Conclusion: Pressure injury prevention for people with spinal cord injury begins immediately after the injury and upon arrival to a health care institution. After the first assessment of the patient’s risk, the nurse forms a plan and initiates the interventions for pressure injury prevention. The nurse prevents pressure injury with regular turning, skin care and correct use of the equipment. Education and life-long learning, having a sufficient amount of equipment, along with the adequate number of employees, are all of the factors needed for a proper registered nurse’s work.
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