Pressure Ulcer Stage 1
Conditions
Keywords
BMI, Pressure, Bedsore
Brief summary
Prolonged external pressure to the tissue leads to compression, ischemia and development of pressure ulcer. Underweight seems to be associated with high pressure ulcer risk but the distinct relation between overweight and pressure ulcer development is uncertain. Bedsores are caused by pressure against the skin that limits blood flow to the skin and nearby tissue. Others factors related to limited mobility can make the skin vulnerable to damage and contribute to the development of pressure sores. Three primary contributing factors are sustained pressure, friction and shear. Bedsores are easier to prevent than to treat.
Detailed description
* age * weight * high * BMI * pressure scanning map * Alimentary status * Diseases
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Assuta Medical Center
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Any patient admitted for elective surgery, * Patients above 18 y.o., * Patient admitted for surgery that required 3 or more days in hospital
Exclusion criteria
* Patients under 18 * Patients that require emergency surgery * Patients that have bedsores before admission
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mapping body pressure | up to 6 month | The patient need to rest above a mattress with sensors for pressure and the data is obtained by an specific software |
Countries
Israel
Outcome results
None listed