Comparison of the Effectiveness of Fluidized Positioner and Memory Foam Pillow in the Prevention of Pressure Injury in Children's Heads A Randomised Controlled Study

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are comparing two types of head and neck support devices—the fluidized positioner and the memory foam pillow—to see which is more effective at preventing pressure injuries in young children in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The study specifically focuses on children aged 28 days to 5 years who require mechanical ventilation and are immobile. The goal is to understand differences in pressure injury rates, pressure distribution, and injury locations on the head using these two devices. Children in the study will be randomly assigned to receive either a fluidized positioner or a memory foam pillow placed under their head and neck immediately after starting mechanical ventilation support in the PICU. The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with double blinding to compare these two devices. Both groups will be monitored over a period of up to 14 days while using their assigned support surface. Throughout the study, researchers will monitor the development of pressure injuries on the head from the start of mechanical ventilation up to 14 days. Pressure measurements on the first, seventh, and fourteenth days of device use will also be recorded to assess pressure distribution. Participants will be closely observed to collect sufficient data, and any new health conditions affecting pressure injury risk will be noted. The total participation duration for each child is up to 14 days.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Fluidized Positioner and Memory Foam Pillow in the Prevention of Pressure Injury in the Children's Head