Incidence and Influencing Factors of Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury in Critically Ill Patients.

OBJECTIVE

To determine the incidence and influencing factors of medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI) among ICU patients.

METHODS

Study authors enrolled patients admitted to two ICUs at a class 3, grade A hospital in Beijing between January and June 2018 in this prospective cohort study. A data collection sheet was designed, and the data were collected by querying the electronic medical record and via direct assessment. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors that independently influenced MARSI incidence. The STROBE checklist was used.

RESULTS

In total, 39 of 356 patients (27 men and 12 women with an average age of 61.51 ± 17.49 years) developed MARSI, an incidence of 10.96%. The median time from admission to MARSI occurrence was 26 days. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the ICU length of stay, Braden Scale score, and mechanical ventilation all independently influenced incidence. The Braden Scale score (odds ratio [OR], 0.758; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.636-0.904; P < .05) was a protective factor against MARSI, with higher scores indicating lower risk. The ICU length of stay (OR, 1.098; 95% CI, 1.061-1.136; P < .05) and mechanical ventilation (OR, 3.373; 95% CI, 0.889-12.795; P < .05) were independent risk factors for MARSI.

CONCLUSIONS

The incidence of MARSI in ICU patients was relatively high. Awareness of MARSI should be increased among medical staff, and proper skin care should be provided to prevent and treat MARSI effectively.