pressure sores

Question 1

Define pressure sores

Answer 1

damage to the skin, usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure.

Question 2

risk factors?

Answer 2

o	IMMOBILITY 
o	Alzheimer's disease  
o	Diabetes  
o	Incontinence 
o	Pain (leads to lack of mobility)

Question 3

epidemiology of pressure sores?

Answer 3

• Very COMMON in hospitals

Question 4

presenting symptoms of pressure sores?

Answer 4

• Occurs over bony prominences often the sacrum or the heel

Question 5

what score is used to predict risk of pressure sores?

Answer 5

•	Waterlow Score 
takes into account the following: 
-	BMI 
-	Nutrition 
-	Skin type 
-	Mobility 
-	Continence