Exploration of the Scott Triggers ™ Instrument in Predicting Postoperative Pressure Ulcer Risk in the On-Pump Cardiovascular Surgery Population

Hospital acquired pressure ulcers continue to pose a significant health problem in the US, affecting up to 3 million adults at a cost of up to $11 billion annually. Postoperative pressure ulcer (PPU) rates are as high as 66%, with the incidence rates in cardiovascular (CV) surgical patients ranging as high as 50%.

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