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1
Q

what are the mc sites from waist down?

A
iliac crests
sacrum
greater trochanters
ischial tuberosities
lateral malleli
2
Q

what age is more likely to get pressure ulcers?

A

> 70

3
Q

skin pressure exceeds pressure in __-___ and __ causing ischemic necrois of tissue

A

end arterioles, capillaries

4
Q

causes of pressure ulcers

A

pressure, friction, shearing, maceration

5
Q

risk factors fore pressure ulcers?

A

immoblility,
incontinence
malnutrition
PVD, DM, dementia

6
Q

prevention of pressure ulcers

A
examine daily
protect pressure points
adequate nutrition
avoid excessive sedation
turning schedule (q 2 hrs)
special mattress
7
Q

non blanching erythema of intact skin

A

stage 1

8
Q

partial thickness including epidermis and dermis. (blister or abrasion)

A

stage 2

9
Q

full thickness, deep crater. Necrosis of subcutaneous tissue that may extend to underlying fascia

A

stage 3

10
Q

tissue necrosis, damage to bone, muscle and/or supproting structures

A

stage 4

11
Q

treatment stage1 and 2

A

clean and apply protective, transparent dressing

12
Q

treatment stage 3 and 4

A

prolonged and expensive treatment by irrigation, debriedment of necrotic tissue, healing by secondary intention or surgical closure

13
Q

infection complications

A

cellulitis, osteomyelitis, bacteremia, and/or sepsis