Pressure Sores Flashcards
1
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Define
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Damage to skin usually over a bony prominence as a result of pressure
2
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Aetiology:
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Constant pressure limits blood flow to the skin leading to tissue damage.
Can be due to pressure , friction or shear
3
Q
Risk factors
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Immobility - obese and hospital pts
Alzheimer’s
Diabetes
4
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Epidemiology
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Common in hospitals
Mostly common in the elderly
5
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Symptoms and signs
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Occurs over a bony prominence especially sacrum and heel
Staged from 1 to 4
Can be very tender
If infected then fever, foul smell and erythema
6
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Investigations
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Clinical diagnosis
Waterlow score can be used to see pts risk of pressure sore
