Skin assessment and prevention of pressure ulcers: the role of the perianesthesia nurse.
Sullivan
Ellen E
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Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02061, USA.
D001513:Beds; D001900:Boston; D006784:Hospitals, Teaching; D006801:Humans; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D010343:Patient Admission; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000451:nursing; D016528:Postanesthesia Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index