PRESSURE ULCERS-RISK FACTORS
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SUMMARY
1. Patient factors: alcoholism, depression/dementia, PVD, DM, immunocompromise, connective tissue disease, heart failure, renal failure, liver failure, anemia.
2. Local factors: improper pressure mattress/bed overlay, cushioning, lack of repositioning.
3. Drugs: use of steroids, immune-modulators or chemotherapy drugs, methotrexate, etc.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
