Burn patients are especially vulnerable to developing hospital-acquired pressure sores. The goal of this study is to determine which positions and positioning devices exert the least amount of pressure on problem areas such as the heels, the tailbone, the elbow and the back of the head.
With the use of a pressure mapping device, it will allow the investigators to:
1. Identify patients at the highest risk of developing pressure injuries related to positioning/devices. 2. Use the findings to create positioning/device guidelines
By optimizing positioning strategies, the investigators aim to enhance patient comfort, prevent complications, and ultimately improve the overall quality of care for burn patients.
adult patients (18 years of age or greater)
burns of any size
pre and post-operative patients
pediatric burn patients
patients with pre-existing (pre-admission) pressure injuries
patients unable to provide informed consent or decline consent
patients with large burns that are not expected to survive past 72 hours