Background From previous work serum albumin is predictive of pressure ulcers over and
above the Waterlow score. However the sub-scores of the Waterlow score were not
available, and the accuracy of calculation of the total score was poor. This study has used
sub-scores and is an order of magnitude larger. Objectives To compare serum albumin with
Waterlow score as a predictive measure for pressure ulcers. Design Retrospective analysis
of hospital information support system. Settings A district general hospital in Staffordshire …