Hospital project in Watford results in thousands of pressure ulcer-free days for patients

Hospital project in Watford results in thousands of pressure ulcer-free days for patients

A project led by a team at Watford General Hospital has helped patients avoid over 2,500 pressure ulcer-free days while using ventilation masks. Tight-fitting masks, used as part of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) treatment, help people whose lungs don’t work effectively due to acute respiratory disease or muscle weakness. Although essential, the masks must be worn for long periods, which can lead to painful ulcers across the bridge of the nose. …