Saturday, February 22, 2014

Q: What are the added risk factors for pressure ulcer in ICU patients in addition to other hospitalized adult patients?


Answer:

1) Age
2) Length of ICU stay
3) Norepinephrine administration
4) Cardiovascular disease state


Please read following article and review on "Pressure Ulcer Management"

Cox J., - Predictors of pressure ulcers in adult critical care patients. - Am J Crit Care. 2011 Sep;20(5):364-75.

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