Positioning care to prevent skin and shoulder pain in brain surgery
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This study is testing a special positioning protocol to reduce skin pressure injuries and shoulder pain during long brain surgeries performed on the side. It may help improve comfort and recovery after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Your surgery is planned while lying on your side (lateral decubitus position).
- The surgery is expected to last 2 hours or more.
- You must not have existing skin damage or a skin condition at the surgical site.
- You must be able to communicate pain or discomfort verbally.
- You must not have severe heart, liver, or kidney disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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