Pressure Sores Flashcards

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Define Pressure Sores?

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

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What is the aetiology of Pressure Sores?

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Constant pressure limits blood flow to the skin leading to tissue damage
They occur as a result of pressure, friction and shear

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What are the risk factors for Pressure Sores?

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IMMOBILITY
Alzheimer’s Disease
Diabetes

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What is the epidemiology of Pressure Sores?

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Very common in hospitals

Most commonly occurs in the ELDERLY

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What are the presenting symptoms and signs of Pressure Sores?

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Occurs over bony prominences - most commonly the sacrum and heel
Pressure scores can be staged from Stage 1-4
They are very tender
They may become infected leading to fevers, erythema and foul smell

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What investigations would you do for Pressure Sores?

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No investigations necessary

Clinical Diagnosis

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