Personalized pressure injury prevention put to the test in surgery trial

This trial tests whether a risk-based prevention bundle can lower the chance of pressure injuries in patients undergoing elective surgery lasting three hours or longer. Participants are assigned to receive either standard care or a bundle tailored to their individual risk level—low, moderate, or high—based on the Braden Scale and other factors. The high-risk bundle includes silicone foam dressings on the sacrum and heels, special positioning, and pressure-relieving surfaces. The study tracks skin health before surgery, in the recovery room, and up to 24 hours after surgery to see if the bundle reduces early signs of pressure injury.