Exploration of the Use of the Scott Triggers ™ Instrument in Predicting Postoperative Pressure Ulcer Risk

Hospital acquired pressure ulcers continue to pose a significant health problem in the US, affecting up to 3 million adults in acute care facilities at a cost of up to $11 billion annually. Surgical patients are at elevated risk for pressure ulcer development due to a combination of physiological, non-physiological, and surgical/anesthesia related factors.

Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - July 23, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Cheryl Postlewaite, Jeanie Bollinger, Sheri Denslow, Vallire Hooper Tags: ASPAN National Conference Abstract Source Type: research