Cutting the delay reduces the risk. Assessment of the risk of developing pressure sores among elderly patients in A&E.
1. A fractured neck of femur is one of the most common presentations in elderly people within A&E departments, and they have a high incidence rate of pressure sores. 2. Patients should have their pressure sore risk calculated on admission and a triage category assigned. 3. A district approach to pressure sore prevention and equipment should be undertaken by health authorities. 4. Preventive measures should be utilised within A&E departments to reduce the risk of pressure sore development.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors