Pressure injury after COVID-19 treated with adjuvant laser therapy: a case study.
Rev Gaucha Enferm
; 44: e20220209, 2023.
Article
em En, Pt
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37585958
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To report adjuvant laser therapy treatament in a pressure injury patient after COVID-19.METHOD:
A case report carried out at the ambulatory of a universitary hospital in southern Brazil.RESULTS:
The nursing diagnosis of pressure injury was primarily listed. The result Wound Healing secondary intention was used, as well as four clinical indicators granulation, decreased wound size, scar formation and exudate were evaluated. Nursing interventions were implemented which led to a satisfactory evolution of the case.CONCLUSION:
Using laser therapy and the results evaluation and indicators in the follow up of a patient with pressure injury due to COVID-19 showed up as an accurate tool to clinical practice, improving patient safety and quality care.
Texto completo:
1
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Úlcera por Pressão
/
Terapia a Laser
/
COVID-19
Idioma:
En
/
Pt
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article