Pressure sore risk in operating theatres.
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 commenced.
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D006801:Humans; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011184:Postoperative Period; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative