Medical conditions and risk associated with pressure ulcers

Abstract

Introduction: Pressure ulcers are common among bedridden patients with little or no mobility. Objective:To determine the prevalence of pressure ulcers and analyse their association with clinical conditions and risk factors in intensive care unit (ICU) patients.Method: This is a prospective and quantitative study conducted with 45 patients in the public hospital ICU in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil. Data were collected through hospital records, physical examination, and the Braden Scale. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and association tests. Results:The study presented a pressure ulcer prevalence of 37.8%, verifying significant associations between the occurrence and the consciousness level, hydration, and skin texture. The association with the subscale friction and shear was also significant.

Fatores de risco associados ao surgimento de lesão por pressão em pacientes internados na unidade de terapia intensiva

“…Em termos de fatores sociodemográficos observou-se que houve uma variação significativa na faixa etária, com maior ocorrência de LPP em indivíduos com 59 anos ou mais (p=0,032 que pode dificultar a implementação de medidas preventivas para LPP (Menegon et al, 2012;Silva et al, 2016;Cesaro;Zonta, 2018).…”