Pressure Ulcer Flashcards
1
Q
how do you asses for pressure ulcer?
A
braden scale
a score of 16 or less indicates that a patient is a risk for developing a pressure ulcer
2
Q
what are the risk factors for pressure ulcer?
A
older adult
incontinence
immobility
shearing/friction
diabetes
obesity
smoking
corticosteroid drugs
PVD
3
Q
labs and diagnostics
A
CBC
ESR
Glucose
WBC with neutrophils (with tell you if there is a bacterial infection)
