Pressure ulcer(Bed sore). Pressure ulcer
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All patients hospitalized in ICU whose bedsores are studied by a wound expert.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who have gangrene. Patients who have osteomyelitis. Patients who have severe sepsis. Patients who have heavy smoking or alcohol consumption. Patients who have liver failure. Patients who have diabetes. Taking drugs that may interfere with the wound healing process (glucocorticoid, immunosuppressive and cytotoxic drugs). Proper follow-up is not done by the patient. The patient does not consent to continue the follow-up. Failure to respond to treatment (wounds that do not respond to treatment after two months are included in this group). The age of the patient is under 18 years.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bed sore healing time. Timepoint: Twice a week for 8 weeks. Method of measurement: The amount of time it takes for the PUSH score to reach zero or one.;The length of the bed sore. Timepoint: Twice a week for 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Using a sterile ruler.;The width of the bed sore. Timepoint: Twice a week for 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Using a sterile ruler.;Bed sore secretions. Timepoint: Twice a week for 8 weeks. Method of measurement: It is classified based on the opinion of the expert and PUSH criteria.;Type of bed sore. Timepoint: Twice a week for 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Based on the expert's observation and opinion, the type of bed sore is classified. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Bagheiat-allah University of Medical Sciences