Medical device-related pressure injury to the ear from a mask

Jeffrey M. Levine; Elizabeth A. Ayello; Balwant Persaud; Ruth Spinner

doi:10.1097/01.ASW.0000752712.31139.c0

Medical device-related pressure injury to the ear from a mask

Jeffrey M. Levine, Elizabeth A. Ayello, Balwant Persaud, Ruth Spinner

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Abstract

Mask wearing is now ubiquitous because of the COVID-19 pandemic and has given rise to medical device-related pressure injuries in persons at risk of skin breakdown. The ear has unique anatomy that is particularly susceptible to injury from pressure. In this time of mandatory personal protective equipment requirements in healthcare facilities, protection and assessment of skin in the vulnerable postauricular area are needed. This article presents a case report of a pressure injury on the ear, reviews the anatomy of the ear, and provides strategies for assessment and treatment of pressure injuries in this often overlooked anatomic region.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	380-383
Number of pages	4
Journal	Advances in Skin and Wound Care
Volume	34
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASW.0000752712.31139.c0
State	Published - 2021

Keywords

COVID-19
Ear
Infection control
Long-term care
MDRPI
Mask
Medical device-related pressure injury
Pressure injury
Wound care

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