Background Critically ill patients have a variety of unique risk factors for pressure injury.
Identification of these risk factors is essential to prevent pressure injury in this population …

More than 5 million people enter intensive care units (ICUs) across the United States
annually for the management of a myriad of critical and life-threatening illnesses and …

Objective The purpose of this research was to identify predictors of pressure injury, using
data from the electronic health records of critically ill adults. Methodology A retrospective …

Background Hospital-acquired pressure injuries are a serious problem among critical care
patients. Some can be prevented by using measures such as specialty beds, which are not …

Objectives To determine the 12-month cumulative incidence, characteristics, and associated
factors of pressure injuries acquired in Intensive Care Units. Setting Four intensive care units …

Background Pressure injuries are an important problem in hospital care. Detecting the
population at risk for pressure injuries is the first step in any preventive strategy. Available …

Objective To determine risk factors for pressure injury in distinct intensive care
subpopulations according to admission type (Medical; Surgical elective; Surgery …

Objectives: To systematically assess the incidence and prevalence of pressure injuries in
adult ICU patients and the most frequently occurring pressure injury sites. Data Sources …

Abstract Background Pressure injuries (PIs) create a significant burden in the health care
system. Up to 49% of critically ill patients develop PIs. Identifying and understanding …

Background The prevalence of pressure injuries (PIs) in critically ill patients has been
extensively studied, but there is uncertainty regarding the risk factors. The main objective of …