Table 10 Details of non-serious adverse events classified as ‘other’ and research nurses’ classification as to whether the event was considered to be related to the reference pressure ulcer

Deterioration of reference pressure ulcer

3

Increase in size/depth of reference pressure ulcer

2

Unable to remove Versafoam from wound*

1

Review of adverse event: removal of Versafoam*

1

Patient fell over VAC tubing and was unable to get off floor*

1

Increase in bleeding, wound malodorous and macerated to wound border

1

Events considered to be unrelated to the reference pressure ulcer:

( n )

Chest infection

2

Urinary tract infection

2

Generally unwell

2

Review of adverse event (Versafoam in ulcer)*

1