A Sticky Situation and Too Close for Comfort: Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury (MARSI) and Medical Device-Related Skin In

Course overview

Medical devices and Medical adhesives frequently interface with vulnerable skin and soft tissue and commonly lead to hospital acquired injuries. Medical Device-Related Skin Injury (MDRSI) is associated with device related pressure injuries. Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury (MARSI) may cause erythema, vesicles, skin erosion and skin tears. Both place patients at risk of secondary infections, pain, increased length of hospital stays or delayed wound healing. This presentation will discuss common sources of MDRSI and MARSI and the patient population at risk. It will also bring greater awareness to the need to assess the skin frequently and employ preventive actions when using medical devices and medical adhesives to prevent skin injury and thus improve clinical practice in all health care settings.