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Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers, are skin lesions that develop due to prolonged pressure on certain areas of the body. They are common in people with reduced mobility or who spend long periods in bed. To prevent and help treat these lesions, it is essential to have an appropriate mattress. Here is what you should consider when choosing an anti-pressure sore mattress:<\/div>\n
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1. Risk Level:<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Assess the patient’s risk level for developing pressure sores.<\/div>\n
There are specific scales, such as the Braden Scale, that help determine this risk.<\/div>\n
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PRESSURE ULCER DEVELOPMENT RISK ASSESSMENT SCALE<\/span><\/h5>\n

BRADEN ASSESSMENT SCALE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Braden Scale is a widely used tool for assessing the risk of developing pressure ulcers (PU) in hospitalised patients. The scale evaluates six domains, and each domain has its own point scale. Scores range from 6 (very high risk of developing PU) to 23 (low risk).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Domain<\/strong><\/th>\nDescription<\/strong><\/th>\nScore<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1. Sensory perception<\/strong><\/td>\nAbility to respond to pressure-related stimuli<\/td>\n1 to 4 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nCompletely limited<\/td>\n1 point<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nVery limited<\/td>\n2 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSlightly limited<\/td>\n3 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nNo limitation<\/td>\n4 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2. Moisture<\/strong><\/td>\nDegree to which the skin is exposed to moisture<\/td>\n1 to 4 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nConstantly moist<\/td>\n1 point<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nVery moist<\/td>\n2 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nOccasionally moist<\/td>\n3 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nRarely moist<\/td>\n4 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3. Activity<\/strong><\/td>\nDegree of physical activity<\/td>\n1 to 4 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nBedfast<\/td>\n1 point<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nChairfast<\/td>\n2 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nWalks occasionally<\/td>\n3 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nWalks frequently<\/td>\n4 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4. Mobility<\/strong><\/td>\nAbility to change and control body position<\/td>\n1 to 4 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nCompletely immobile<\/td>\n1 point<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nVery limited<\/td>\n2 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSlightly limited<\/td>\n3 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nNo limitation<\/td>\n4 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5. Nutrition<\/strong><\/td>\nUsual dietary intake pattern<\/td>\n1 to 4 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nVery poor<\/td>\n1 point<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nProbably inadequate<\/td>\n2 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nAdequate<\/td>\n3 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nExcellent<\/td>\n4 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6. Friction and shear<\/strong><\/td>\nAbility of the skin to resist wear and injury due to movement<\/td>\n1 to 3 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSignificant problem<\/td>\n1 point<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nPotential problem<\/td>\n2 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nNo apparent problem<\/td>\n3 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n

Interpretation of total score:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Very high risk:<\/strong> 6-9 points<\/li>\n
  • High risk:<\/strong> 10-12 points<\/li>\n
  • Moderate risk:<\/strong> 13-14 points<\/li>\n
  • Low risk:<\/strong> 15-18 points<\/li>\n
  • Very low risk:<\/strong> 19-23 points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Please note that the interpretation of the score may vary depending on the institution or the literature. Clinical assessment and the judgement of the healthcare professional are fundamental when using this tool.<\/p>\n\n\t

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