Pressure sore risk in operating theatres
- 28 April 1993
- journal article
- Published by RCNi in Nursing Standard
- Vol. 7 (32) , 4-10
- https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.7.32.4.s61
Abstract
Little information is available on the genesis of intraoperative pressure sores. A pilot study was set up to investigate whether it is necessary, to prevent pressure sores developing in the operating department. Skin assessments and Braden score readings were taken pre-operatively and post-operatively. Half of the 26 patients had skin changes pre-operatively and there was a 'theatre generated incidence of 12.5 per cent. The author concludes that further investigation should be commencedKeywords
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