Comparison of the Effectiveness of Fluidized Positioner and Memory Foam Pillow in the Prevention of Pressure Injury in the Children's Head
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Fluidized Positioner and Memory Foam Pillow in the Prevention of Pressure Injury in the Children's Head: A Randomised Controlled Study
Koç University
32 participants
Jun 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of fluidized positioners and memory foam pillows in preventing pressure injuries in the head among pediatric patients. H1: There is a significant difference between the fluidized positioner and the memory foam pillow in terms of pressure injury incidence in pediatric intensive care patients. H2: The fluidized positioner reduces the risk of developing pressure injuries more effectively than the memory foam pillow. H3: There is a significant difference in the pressure applied to the head region of the patient between the fluidized positioner and the memory foam pillow. H4: The anatomical locations of pressure injuries (occipital, parietal, temporal, and ear regions) vary depending on the type of pillow used. H5: Compared to the memory foam pillow, the fluidized positioner is associated with a more homogeneous pressure distribution across the occipital, parietal, and temporal regions.
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Interventions
Patients in the memory foam pillow intervention group will have a memory foam pillow placed under their head and neck immediately after the initiation of mechanical ventilation support in the PICU.
Patients in the fluidized positioner intervention group will have a fluidized positioner placed under their head and neck immediately after the initiation of mechanical ventilation support in the PICU.
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NCT06977152