pressure sores Flashcards

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pressure sores - scoring system

A

waterlow

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pressure sores - RFs

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immobility
malnourishment
pain (immobility)
incontinence

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pressure sores - management

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moisture - hydrocolloid dressings + hydrogels
abx only if indicated eg cellulitis
tissue viability
± surgical debridement

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