Dr. Lee Ruotsi and Dr. Kelly McFee break down how to prevent pressure injuries from medical devices in critically ill patients.
Pressure injuries caused by medical devices are more common than many realize, especially in the ICU. In this episode, Dr. Lee Ruotsi is joined by Dr. Kelly McFee, DNP, a seasoned wound care expert and past Chair of the Board of Directors at the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists, to talk about what causes these injuries, where they show up, and how to prevent them.
Dr. McFee shares what she learned while working with critically ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the use of respiratory devices like BiPAP and CPAP led to a spike in facial injuries. She explains how her team responded by creating a simple, grab-and-go dressing bundle that helped drive compliance and made prevention easier for staff. They also get into early detection tools like SEM scanners and the importance of recognizing psychological impacts, especially when injuries are visible on the face.
For anyone involved in caring for high-risk patients, this conversation is full of practical strategies that can make a real difference.
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