Risk assessment for pressure ulcer in critical patients
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342011000200002Keywords:
Pressure ulcer, Risk assessment, Intensive Care Units, NursingAbstract
Bedridden patients are in risk to developing pressure ulcers and represent a priority group to be studied to identify this condition. To reach this goal, specific instruments are used to assess this problem. The objective of this study was to analyze the risk factors to developing pressure ulcers in adult patients hospitalized in ICUs. This is a sectional analytical study, in which evaluations were performed on 140 patients, hospitalized in 22 ICUs, using the Braden scale. Results showed that patients hospitalized from 15 days or more showed some level of risk. The highest frequencies of pressure ulcers were found in patients in the following categories: sensorial perception (completely limited), moistness (constantly moist), mobility (completely immobilized), activity (bedridden), nutrition (adequate) and friction and shear (problem). In conclusion, the use of this scale is an important strategy when providing care to patients in intensive treatment.Downloads
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2011-04-01
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Gomes, F. S. L., Bastos, M. A. R., Matozinhos, F. P., Temponi, H. R., & Velásquez-Meléndez, G. (2011). Risk assessment for pressure ulcer in critical patients. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 45(2), 313-318. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342011000200002