Skin injuries due to Personal Protective Equipment and preventive measures in the COVID-19 context: an integrative review
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https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.5636.3551Keywords:
Personal Protective Equipment; Skin; Health Personnel; Skin Diseases; Disease Prevention; COVID-19.Abstract
Objective: to identify the diverse scientific evidence on the types of
skin lesions caused due to the use of Personal Protective Equipment in
health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic and to verify the
recommended prevention measures. Method: this is an integrative
review carried out in the MEDLINE, CINAHL, LILACS, SCOPUS,
Science Direct, Web of Science and SciELO databases. The search
was conducted in a paired manner, constituting a sample of 17 studies
categorized according to the types of skin lesions and preventive
measures. Results: the main types of skin lesions related to mask
use were stage 1 pressure ulcers, acne and cutaneous depression.
Regarding the use of glasses and face shields, the most frequent
were stage 1 and 2 pressure ulcers. Xerosis and irritant contact
dermatitis occurred due to using gloves and protective clothing,
respectively. The main preventive measures recommended were using
hydrocolloid or foam dressing in the pressure regions, moisturizers
and emollients. Conclusion: a considerable number of skin lesions
associated with using the equipment were noticed, and the data
obtained can guide the professionals in identifying risks and promoting
preventive measures to avoid their occurrence.
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