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What is a pressure ulcer?
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localized area of tissue injury or necrosis that develops when soft tissue is compressed b/t bony prominence and external surface for prolonged period of time
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4 terms that have been used to describe pressure ulcers over the years
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Bedsore
Decubitis Pressure Sore Pressure Ulcer |
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How do pressure ulcers develop?
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Increased pressure→ disruption of blood flow → decreased O2/nutrients → ischemia → necrosis
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Where can pressure ulcers develop?
*Location of 90% of pressure ulcers at Vandy? |
Occiput (back of head)
Scapula Spine *Sacrum *Heal Elbow Trochanter Knee Malleolus (outer ankle) Ischium (bottom of buttocks) |
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High pressure on an area for a _____period of time or Low pressure for a ______ period of time creates a pressure ulcer.
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High pressure - short period
Low pressure - long period |
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Most at risk for LOW pressure ulcer
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Patients w/ INCONTINENCE and SHEARING
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EXTRINSIC factors that affect the adult population pressure ulcer risk
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Pressure
Moisture Friction Shearing |
