However, pressure ulcer prevalence is highly dependent on the methodology used to collect the data.
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Clearly none of us are happy with pressure ulcers or falls or dehydration or malnutrition,
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Pressure ulcers are caused by unrelieved pressure or friction and shear in combination with pressure.
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In addition to pressure, friction, and shear, there are more risk factors of pressure ulcers.
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Sheepskin overlays on top of mattresses were also found to prevent new pressure ulcer formation.
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The Braden scale assesses a patient's risk of developing a pressure ulcer by examining six criteria:
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However, skin that is damaged by exposure to urine or stool is not considered a pressure ulcer.
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"' Aquatic therapy "'refers to treatments and exercises performed in water for pediatric disabilities, and pressure ulcers.
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Examples include prevention of falls, patient identification, reducing hospital infections and pressure ulcers, and improving hospital staff communication.
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The pain experienced with pressure ulcers can be excruciating and may occur at rest and with dressing changes.
