title: [Prevention and treatment of decubitus ulcers: an experience].
abstract: We analyze how pressure sores influence hospital stay. In the first part, the risk factors are pointed out; we define the aims and nursing actions to prevent the phenomena. The Authors present their assessment kardex along with the protocols related to different stages of the sore. At end, a tentative of efficacy's evaluation is reported.
authors.affiliation: Centro Rianimazione Azienda Ospedaliera Umberto Io Siracusa.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rendo
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Veneziani
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Zappulla
mesh_terms: D004434:Early Ambulation; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009737:Nursing Records; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011187:Posture; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors