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Table 1 The frequency of IAPUs in each department

From: Risk factors for pressure ulcers from the use of a pelvic positioner in hip surgery: a retrospective observational cohort study in 229 patients

 Operation under GANumber of IAPUsPercentage (%)
All department9087170.19
Department of Orthopedic surgery181080.44
Department of Neurosurgery61860.97
Department of Otorhinolaryngology77510.13
Department of Thoracic and cardiovascular surgery137720.15
Other departments40570 
Department of Orthopedic surgery181080.44
Hip surgery with lateral decubitus position stabilized by a pelvic positioner26572.64
Spine surgery with prone position43210.23
Other procedures11130 
  1. GA General anesthesia, IAPU Intraoperatively acquired pressure ulcer
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Patient Safety in Surgery

ISSN: 1754-9493

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