Objectives: To systematically assess the incidence and prevalence of pressure injuries in
adult ICU patients and the most frequently occurring pressure injury sites. Data Sources …

Objective To identify risk factors independently predictive of pressure injury (also known as
pressure ulcer) development among critical-care patients. Design We undertook a …

ABSTRACT In the United States, chronic wounds affect 6.5 million patients. An estimated
excess of US 25billionisspentannuallyontreatmentofchro…,anagingpopulationandasharpriseintheincid …

Introduction Pressure ulcers represent a significant problem for patients, professionals and
health systems. Their reported incidence and prevalence are significant worldwide. Their …

Background Pressure ulcers are one of the most underrated conditions in critically ill
patients. Despite the introduction of clinical practice guidelines and advances in medical …

Background Hospital-acquired pressure injuries are a serious problem among critical care
patients. Some can be prevented by using measures such as specialty beds, which are not …

In the vast majority of cases, appropriate identification and mitigation of risk factors can
prevent or minimize pressure ulcer (PU) formation. However, some PUs are unavoidable …

The development of stage III or IV pressure ulcers is currently considered a never event.
Critical care patients are at high risk for development of pressure ulcers because of the …

The purpose of this study was to identify pressure ulcer (PU) incidence and risk factors that
are associated with PU development in patients in two adult intensive care units (ICU) in …

Background Vasopressors are lifesaving agents used to raise mean arterial pressure in
critically ill patients in shock states. The pharmacodynamics of these agents suggest …