The Effectiveness Of The Protective Barrier Of The Skin Against Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injury (Marsi) In Children Treated In Pediatric Intensive Care Units : Systematic Review

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Abstract

Aims: Providing medical equipment intervention increases the risk of MARSI in newborns with laceration and traumatic wounds in the subcutaneous tissue of the skin. The application of an adhesive or a skin barrier is one technique to lower the risk of MARSI. Nonetheless, past research has yielded mixed results in terms of its usefulness in reducing the risk of MARSI.

Purpose: This study is to conduct a literature evaluation on the effectiveness of using a skin barrier to reduce the occurrence of MARSI.

Methods: A systematic review of four databases was conducted, including Scopus, EBSCOhost, SAGE, and Wiley. A total of 8 publications were reviewed utilizing inclusion and exclusion criteria with a total end of article review.

Results: The application of adhesive efficiently and considerably reduces the risk of MARSI, according to 5 of 8 articles.

Conclusion: It is recommended that adhesive be used in an integrated manner on a regular basis to prevent the incidence of MARSI in babies.
Original languageEnglish
JournalJurnal Keperawatan Komprehensif
Volume8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Jun 2022

Keywords

  • The MARS
  • the Skin Barrier
  • the Baby: A Systematic Review

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