ABSTRACT
During the Covid-19 pandemic, a high number of professionals have been at risk of developing skin lesions secondary to the use of personal protective equipment. The clinical practice guidelines recommend the use of fatty acids to reduce the appearance of pressure ulcers. Here are described the results of a survey conducted at the national level, that included a total of 134 professionals. The moment of the application of the fatty acid was, 58.2%, after the removal of the individual equipment protection;in 25.4%, ten minutes before the placement of the protective equipment;in 7.5%, at the time of the donning of the protective equipment;in 6.7%, between 10-30 minutes before putting on the protective equipment, and in 2.2%, thirty minutes before the application of the protective equipment. The professionals who responded referred, in 73.1% of the cases, an improvement of the pre-existing erythema;in 56.7%, this substance provides hydration of the skin;in 50% of the cases, it contributes to the prevention of related skin lesions with the use of individual protection systems;in 26.1%, it provides an emollient effect on the skin. Based on the results, the use of these topical substances (fatty acids) is recommended in the case of the use of personal protective equipment.