Abstract
OBJECTIVES: to analyze the overall prevalence of skin injuries related to medical adhesives (MARSI) in patients admitted to adult intensive care units. METHODS: this was a cross-sectional, multicenter study conducted in four hospitals across three Brazilian states. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, inferential analysis, and logistic regression. RESULTS: a total of 108 patients participated, with a MARSI prevalence of 25.9%. Among the identified types, maceration was the most common (13 cases; 39.4%), followed by irritant contact dermatitis (8 cases; 24.2%). A statistically significant association was found with the global subjective nutritional assessment (p = 0.032), peripheral venous access fixation (p = 0.030), and the number of adhesives used (p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: the prevalence of MARSI was 25.9%, with significant associations with the global subjective nutritional assessment, peripheral venous access fixation, and the number of adhesives used.