Pressure Sores Flashcards
1
Q
What is a pressure sore?
A
Localized damage to the skin/tissue as a result of pressure over the skin
2
Q
What causes pressure sores?
A
- Intense pressure on soft tissue
- Friction
3
Q
What are risk factors for pressure sores?
A
- Significant limited mobility
- Significant loss of sensation
- Significant cognitive impairment
- Poor posture/deformity
- Previous/current pressure sore
- Old age
4
Q
What risk assessment scales are used for pressure sores?
A
- Braden Risk Assessment Tool
- Waterlow score
5
Q
How do pressure sores present?
A
- Area of non-blanchable erythema
- Marked localised skin changes
- Wound of varying severity at a site which was exposed to pressure
6
Q
What classification is used for pressure sores?
A
NPUAP-EPUAP Pressure Ulcer Classification System
7
Q
How can pressure sores be prevented?
A
- Change position 4-6 hours
- Specialised foam mattress
- Barrier cream to prevent damage
8
Q
How can pressure sores be managed?
A
- Nutrition risk assessment
- Pressure redistributing devices
- Wound debridement and dressing
- Abx if evidence of sepsis/cellulitis/osteomyelitis
