Pressure injury after COVID-19 treated with adjuvant laser therapy: a case study

Rev Gaucha Enferm. 2023 Jul 28:44:e20220209. doi: 10.1590/1983-1447.2023.20220209.en. eCollection 2023.
[Article in English, Portuguese]

Abstract

Objective: To report adjuvant laser therapy treatament in a pressure injury patient after COVID-19.

Method: A case report carried out at the ambulatory of a universitary hospital in southern Brazil.

Results: The nursing diagnosis of pressure injury was primarily listed. The result Wound Healing: secondary intention was used, as well as four clinical indicators: granulation, decreased wound size, scar formation and exudate were evaluated. Nursing interventions were implemented which led to a satisfactory evolution of the case.

Conclusion: Using laser therapy and the results evaluation and indicators in the follow up of a patient with pressure injury due to COVID-19 showed up as an accurate tool to clinical practice, improving patient safety and quality care.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Pressure Ulcer* / etiology
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Wound Healing