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IRCT201402098665N3 IRCT 2014-03-07 Semnan University of Medical Sciences Effect of mint gel on prevention of pressure ulcer Clinical Trial of comparison effect of mint gel and placebo gel on incidence rate of pressure ulcer in hospitalized patients with head injury in neurosurgical ICU 2014-03-06 anticipated 70 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/9153 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Triple blinded, Placebo: Used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Prevention. N/A Decubitus ulcer. Intervention 1: After patient arrival to ICU in test group, 3 times a day (once per shift) used a layer of mint gel on skin of areas are at risk for pressure ulcers such as pelvic and bone prominences along routine nursing cares. This work will continue until patient staying in ICU (in 5, 10 and up to 14 days). Intervention 2: After patient arrival to ICU in control group, 3 times a day (once per shift) used a layer of placebo gel on skin of areas are at risk for pressure ulcers such as pelvic and bone prominences along routine nursing cares. This work will continue until patient staying in ICU (in 5, 10 and up to 14 days).
public Hassan Babamohamadi
Nursing and Allied Health Faculty, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, 5 Kilometers of Damghan Road, Semnan, Iran
Semnan Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3513138111 +98 23 1335 4192 babamohamadi@sem-ums.ac.ir Semnan University of Medical Sciences scientific Hassan Babamohamadi
Nursing and Allied Health Faculty, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, 5 Kilometers of Damghan Road, Semnan, Iran
Semnan Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3513138111 +98 23 1335 4192 babamohamadi@sem-ums.ac.ir Semnan University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) Inclusion Criteria: Hospitalization in intensive care due to head injury; Patient's transfer to the intensive care unit with endotracheal tube; absence of any underlying disease such as cardiovascular, lung, kidney, diabetes and other chronic disease; No history of allergy to plants in the mint family; The lack of pressure ulcers on arrival; Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) 8 or less on arrival; Patients with multiple trauma if they do not have restrictions on postural changes are enrolled. Exclusion Criteria: Death or transfer of the patient within 48 hours; patient's unwillingness to cooperate a few days after admission; Sensitivity to mint gel; inflammation of mucous membrane (the site of gel application); refusing for continuing study. no limit no limit Both L89 Decubitus ulcer and pressure area Prevention Placebo After patient arrival to ICU in test group, 3 times a day (once per shift) used a layer of mint gel on skin of areas are at risk for pressure ulcers such as pelvic and bone prominences along routine nursing cares. This work will continue until patient staying in ICU (in 5, 10 and up to 14 days). After patient arrival to ICU in control group, 3 times a day (once per shift) used a layer of placebo gel on skin of areas are at risk for pressure ulcers such as pelvic and bone prominences along routine nursing cares. This work will continue until patient staying in ICU (in 5, 10 and up to 14 days). Pressure ulcer. Timepoint: Once a day. Method of measurement: Checklists prepared of Bruden tool, present clinical status and National Pressure Ulcer Advisor Panel guide. Semnan University of Medical Sciences Approved 2014-02-19 Semnan University of Medical Sciences Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Vice Chancellor of Research and Technology, Basidj Blv, Semnan, Iran Semnan Iran (Islamic Republic of)