Indirect consequences of coronavirus disease 2019: Skin lesions caused by the frequent hand sanitation and use of personal protective equipment and strategies for …

A Graça, AM Martins, HM Ribeiro… - The Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic caused by the severe acute
respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) enforced the use of hand sanitation and …

The wound dressings and their applications in wound healing and management

J Lei, L Sun, P Li, C Zhu, Z Lin, V Mackey… - Health science …, 2019 - search.proquest.com
A wound could happen at any accident or surgery. Generally, bleeding wounds, serious
wounds and infectious wounds need to be taken care for recovery and in case of germ …

The effectiveness of two silicone dressings for sacral and heel pressure ulcer prevention compared with no dressings in high‐risk intensive care unit patients: a …

E Hahnel, M El Genedy… - British Journal of …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Background There is a high incidence of pressure ulcers in high‐risk settings such as
intensive care. There is emerging evidence that the application of dressings to pressure …

Frequency of repositioning for preventing pressure ulcers in patients hospitalized in ICU: protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial

OL Cortés, M Herrera-Galindo, JC Villar, YA Rojas… - BMC nursing, 2021 - Springer
Background Despite being considered preventable, ulcers due to pressure affect between
30 and 50% of patients at high and very high risk and susceptibility, especially those …

[HTML][HTML] Prevention of skin lesions caused by the use of protective face masks by an innovative gelatin-based hydrogel patch: Design and in vitro studies

A Graça, I Rufino, AM Martins, S Raposo… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The recent Covid-19 pandemics led to the increased use of facial masks, which can cause
skin lesions due to continuous pressure, tension and friction forces on the skin. A preventive …

Impact of hydrocolloid dressings in the prevention of pressure ulcers in high-risk patients: a randomized controlled trial (PENFUP)

OL Cortés, VM Herrera, LD Salazar, YA Rojas… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
It is uncertain whether hydrocolloid dressings, a more costly intervention than offering
standard care with petrolatum, is superior to prevent pressure ulcers among hospitalized …

[HTML][HTML] Upgrading skin barrier Protection: Addition of active ingredients to a Gelatin/Tannic Acid-Based hydrogel patch for treating skin lesions related to Personal …

A Graça, C Pereira, AM Martins, S Raposo… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Abstract Prolonged use of Personal Protective Equipment, like surgical masks, can cause
skin issues such as acne (“maskne”) and rosacea flare-ups due to pressure and moisture …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of using hydrocolloid dressing combined with 3M Cavilon No-Sting Barrier Film to prevent facial pressure injury on medical staff in a COVID-19 …

S Zhang, S Hu, H Chen, X Jia - Annals of Palliative Medicine, 2021 - apm.amegroups.org
Background: COVID-19 is rapidly transmitted and has aroused enormous concern globally.
This study aimed to investigate the effect of hydrocolloid dressing combined with 3M Cavilon …

[HTML][HTML] Combining protection with skin health: In vivo studies of an innovative gelatin/tannic acid-based hydrogel patch to prevent PPE-related skin lesions

A Graça, AM Martins, P Pinto, HM Ribeiro… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The prolonged use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can lead to skin problems due
to persistent pressure, friction, and tension. This issue has prompted the exploration of …

What is the evidence on skin care for maintaining skin integrity and prevention of wounds?: An integrative review

J O'Brien, CN Parker, U Bui… - Wound Practice & …, 2024 - search.informit.org
Aim To synthesise evidence regarding skin care to maintain skin integrity and prevent
wounds. Methods An electronic search of key terms (skin care or skin integrity) was …