pressure sores Flashcards
1
Q
pressure sores - scoring system
A
waterlow
2
Q
pressure sores - RFs
A
immobility
malnourishment
pain (immobility)
incontinence
3
Q
pressure sores - management
A
moisture - hydrocolloid dressings + hydrogels
abx only if indicated eg cellulitis
tissue viability
± surgical debridement