lecture 4 pressure ulcers
pressure ulcer definition
Pathophysiology
Risk factors
Common pressure sites of ulcers
Stages of pressure ulcer
Pressure ulcers are a common complication in ICU patients who are
when to evaluation of ICU patient’s risk of pressure ulcer within how many hours of admission?
12 hr
energy needs
General protein recommendations
1.25 - 1.5 g/kg of HBV
Stage 2 protein recommendations
1.2–1.5 g/kg/day
stage III and IV pressure ulcers protein recommendations
1.5–2.0 g/kg/ day
Excess dietary protein in amounts greater than 1.5 to 2.0 g/kg per day can be a risk factor for
dehydration, especially in the elderly
fluid requirements
important vitamins and minerals for pressure ulcers patients
micronutrient recommendations