Penile pressure ulcers secondary to indwelling catheter and prone positioning for COVID-19 infection

Prone ventilation is an effective and increasingly utilised tool in the management of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), a common sequela of COVID-19 infection. However, its use is associated with a significant risk of pressure ulcers. We report a unique case of prone positioning, catheter-...

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Published in:Urology case reports 2023-05, Vol.48, p.102395, Article 102395
Main Authors: Wang, Henry, Dhar, Ankur, Patel, Manish, Kim, Lawrence
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catheter
COVID-19
Pressure ulcer
Prone positioning
Trauma and Reconstruction
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Summary:Prone ventilation is an effective and increasingly utilised tool in the management of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), a common sequela of COVID-19 infection. However, its use is associated with a significant risk of pressure ulcers. We report a unique case of prone positioning, catheter-related penile pressure ulcer. Clinical awareness, early recognition and regular repositioning is crucial in the prevention of this complication.
ISSN:2214-4420
2214-4420
DOI:10.1016/j.eucr.2023.102395