scholarly journals Albumin administration prevents the onset of pressure ulcers in intensive care unit patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 432-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raffaele Serra ◽  
Raffaele Grande ◽  
Gianluca Buffone ◽  
Luca Gallelli ◽  
Santo Caroleo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Albumin Administration

Predictive validity and reliability of the Braden scale for risk assessment of pressure ulcers in an intensive care unit

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Lima-Serrano ◽  
M.I. González-Méndez ◽  
C. Martín-Castaño ◽  
I. Alonso-Araujo ◽  
J.S. Lima-Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Predictive Validity ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Braden Scale

Pressure ulcer risk factors in an ICU population

1995 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 361-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
MK Jiricka ◽  
P Ryan ◽  
MA Carvalho ◽  
J Bukvich
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Pressure Ulcer ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Medical Diagnoses ◽  
Trauma Population ◽  
Braden Scale

BACKGROUND: Although it is well known that pressure ulcers are associated with negative patient outcomes and increased hospital cost, there is little research related to pressure ulcers in an intensive care unit population. OBJECTIVE: To determine the relative contribution of risk factors in the development of pressure ulcers in intensive care unit patients. METHOD: In an exploratory descriptive design, a convenience sample of 85 adults was used. Patients were enrolled in the study within 24 hours of admission to the intensive care unit; data were collected every other day until discharge from the intensive care unit. Instruments included a demographic data form, Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk, Skin Assessment Tool, and Decubitus Ulcer Potential Analyzer. RESULTS: The most common reasons for admission to the intensive care unit included multiple trauma from motor vehicle accidents, gunshot and stab wounds, and gastrointestinal bleeding. A pressure ulcer developed in 48 subjects. There were no significant differences in age, gender, history of diabetes or smoking, or medical diagnoses between patients in whom a pressure ulcer developed and those in whom it did not. Data analysis indicated that a Braden Scale score of 11, rather than the recommended score of 16, was statistically significant for predicting pressure ulcer risk. CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that a cut-off score on the Braden Scale could be specific to an intensive care unit trauma population.

Oral mucosa pressure ulcers in intensive care unit patients: A preliminary observational study of incidence and risk factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chul-Hoon Kim ◽  
Myoung Soo Kim ◽  
Myung Ja Kang ◽  
Hyun Hee Kim ◽  
Nam Jung Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Oral Mucosa ◽  
Pressure Ulcers

Development of a new risk assessment scale for predicting pressure ulcers in an intensive care unit

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiromi Sanada ◽  
Junko Sugama ◽  
Brian Thigpen ◽  
Muhammad Subuh
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Assessment Scale

Use of a Comprehensive Program to Reduce the Incidence of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcers in an Intensive Care Unit

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie Swafford ◽  
Rachel Culpepper ◽  
Christina Dunn
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Potential Cost ◽  
Adult Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Care Protocol ◽  
Patients At Risk ◽  
Program Components ◽  
Hospital Acquired

Background Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPUs) are a costly and largely preventable complication occurring in a variety of acute care settings. Because they are considered preventable, stage III and IV HAPUs are not reimbursed by Medicare. Objectives To assess the effectiveness of a formal, year-long HAPU prevention program in an adult intensive care unit, with a goal of achieving at least a 50% reduction in 2013, compared with 2011. Methods Planning for the prevention program began in 2012, and the program was rolled out in the first quarter of 2013. Program components included use of Braden scores, a revised skin care protocol, fluidized repositioners, and silicone gel adhesive dressings. Efforts were made to educate and motivate staff and encourage them to be more proactive in detecting patients at risk of HAPUs. Results Incidence of HAPUs in the unit was reduced by 69% (n = 17; 3% of patients in 2013 vs n = 45, 10% of patients in 2011), despite a 22% increase in patient load. The potential cost saving as a result of this decrease was approximately $1 million. Conclusions A comprehensive, proactive, collaborative ulcer prevention program based on staff education and a focus on adherence to protocols for patient care can be an effective way to reduce the incidence of HAPUs in intensive care units.

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