Publication details
Mucosal membrane pressure injuries are a subset of pressure injuries in the intensive care unit: Introducing the PI-in-ICU concept − Letter on Chen et al.
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| Year of publication | 2025 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Intensive and Critical Care Nursing |
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| web | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0964339724002489?via%3Dihub |
| Doi | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2024.103863 |
| Keywords | mucosal membrane pressure injuries; intensive care unit; pressure injury classification; PI-in-ICU concept; device-related pressure injury |
| Description | We read with great interest the review article by Chen et al. published in a recent issue of ICCN. While the study is well-designed and thoroughly executed, we observed that the presentation of the results appears somewhat misaligned with the manuscript’s central focus. The manuscript aims to address the mucosal membrane pressure injury (MMPI) in intensive care unit. However, in table 6, the classification of risk factors extends beyond those specific to MMPI. Although the identified risk factors are very well collected and categorized, many pertain more broadly to the development of pressure injuries in the intensive care unit, rather than being exclusive to MMPI. Recent research highlights the importance of targeted, evidence-based interventions in reducing pressure injuries in intensive care unit settings. The importance of knowledge level of professional carers related to the pressure injury prevention and management has been highlighted in the study published by Erbay Dalli et al. Rahimi-Bashar and et al. demonstrated a significant reduction in pressure injury incidence through the IDEAL SKIIN CARES care bundle, emphasizing the value of multi-faceted, patient-centered interventions. |