| 30/10/14 – 29/10/15 12mth period – BEFORE preventative strategy introduced (PERIOD1) | Commencement date of application of proactive preventative hydrocolloid nasal dressings in acute NIV set ups: 30/10/15 | 30/10/15-29/10/16 12mth period – AFTER preventative strategy introduced (PERIOD2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIV Admissions | 161 | 134 | |
| Total NIV duration (NIV bed-days) | 666 | 718 | |
| Grade2 Nasal bridge pressure ulcers | 9 | 0 | |