Pressure Sores Flashcards
1
Q
Why are pressure sores a concern?
A
Cause significant pain and can become infected, leading to sepsis and even death
2
Q
Risk factors for pressure sores?
A
Bedbound patients with
- poor mobility
- poor nutrition
- incontinence
- multiple comorbidities
3
Q
What is used to assess pressure sore risk?
A
Waterlow score
- used during admission
- important in stroke victims, quadriplegics, and comatose patients
