Study of Pressure Injuries During Neurosurgery Tracking Their Occurrence from Surgery Start to 72 Hours After

What this Trial Is About

This research investigates the development of pressure injuries in adults undergoing neurosurgery lasting more than three hours. It is a descriptive, longitudinal, prospective observational study focusing on patients aged 18 and older scheduled for neurosurgery. The study aims to gather data on the incidence and risk factors of pressure injuries during the perioperative period, as these injuries are mostly preventable yet pose significant medical costs and risks. The study follows patients consecutively from the immediate preoperative phase through the surgery and up to 72 hours post-surgery. Data will be collected through direct observation and clinical record review during four phases immediate preoperative, intraoperative, immediate postoperative, and late postoperative. The study records injury locations based on patient positioning and analyzes risk factors contributing to pressure injuries. Participants will be closely observed during surgery and for 72 hours afterward, with assessments including wound observations and data recorded on standardized sheets. The primary outcome is the incidence of pressure injuries measured within this timeframe. Secondary outcomes include injury locations and associated risk factors. The study runs from December 2023 to January 2025, with data analysis and results dissemination planned after completion.

Pressure Injuries in the Operating Room and Their Perioperative Incidence in Patients Undergoing Neurosurgery.