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

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• Nursing process
• Pressure ulcer
• Coronavirus infections
• Standardized nursing terminology