Pressure Ulcers

Question 1

What are the risk factors for pressure ulcers?

Answer 1

malnourishment
incontinence
lack of mobility
pain (leads to a reduction in mobility)

Question 2

What are the different grades of pressure ulcers?

Answer 2

Grade 1 - non blanching erythema.
Grade 2 - Partial thickness skin involving epidermis or dermis.
Grade 3 - Full thickness skin involving damage or necrosis]Grade 4 - Extensive destruction, tissue necrosis or damage to muscle