Pressure ulcer prevention poster

Braden Risk Scale

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Empirical Studies from Wound Management & Prevention.

This infographic explains the four stages of bed sores also known as pressure ulcers which is the breakdown of skin when patients are on bedrest or immobile for long periods of time and are not repositioned properly or often enough.

3 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsores) Nursing Care Plans

Decubitus Ulcer Staging - Pressure Ulcer Stages help staff determine Degree of Harm to the patient. Stage I: • Intact skin with localized, non-blanchable erythema over a bony prominence. • The area may be painful, firm or soft and warmer or cooler when compared to surrounding tissue. • Darkly pigmented skin may not show visible blanching, however the colour of the Stage I ulcer will appear different than the colour of surrounding skin. • Indicates the patient is at risk for further tissue…

Peptic ulcer disease is diagnosed by tests of blood, breath, and stool, as well as endoscopy and imaging.