A trial of two prophylactic sacral dressings (2PSD) in the prevention of stage 1 sacral pressure injury in the critically ill patient : a study protocol

Pressure injuries (PIs) are highest amongst the critically ill. The impact of PIs is well reported and includes increased length of stay in acute facilities, increased cost of care, decreased quality of life, and pain and disability for the patient. Over the last decade, a considerable amount of research has been undertaken in the area of PI prevention. We now know that the use of prophylactic silicone dressings can assist in reducing the...