Pressure Injuries

Localized areas of damage to the skin and/or underlying soft tissues.

A system that classifies PIs into six stages based on their severity

Localized areas of damage to the skin and/or underlying soft tissues.

<p>Non-blanchable erythema to deep tissue pressure injury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Head and ears</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A classification system that categorizes PIs into six stages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identification and risk assessment, skin care, adequate nutrition, minimizing shear forces and pressure, and patient/caregiver education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coccyx, sacrum, ischium, heels, scapula, ears, and head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coccyx, sacrum, ischium, heels, scapula, ears, and head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pressure, shear, friction, moisture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confusion and agitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>External forces (pressure, shear, friction, moisture) and host-specific factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>25-75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confusion and agitation, urinary tract infections, and extended hospitalizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Varies depending on the individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bladder outlet obstruction, perioperative use, immobility, end-of-life comfort measures, and open sacral or perineal wounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identification/risk assessment, skin care, adequate nutrition, minimizing shear forces and pressure, patient/caregiver education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frequent volume status exams, bedside urinals or commodes that can be quantified, timed toileting, assistance to the washroom when requested, bedside commodes, frequent changes of incontinence products, and scheduled bladder scans and in and out catheterization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Multidisciplinary approach, addressing host factors, minimizing pressure, proper wound care, and monitoring for infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frequent volume status exams, bedside urinals or commodes, timed toileting, assistance to the washroom, bedside commodes, frequent changes of incontinence products, and scheduled bladder scans and in and out catheterization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A multidisciplinary assessment, consideration of her social circumstances and preferences, and evaluation of various discharge options</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confusion, agitation, urinary tract infections (UTIs), extended hospitalizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inpatient rehabilitation, home rehabilitation with LHIN Home and Community Care, complex continuing care, and convalescent care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A multidisciplinary assessment, consideration of her social circumstances and preferences, and evaluation of various discharge options.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inpatient rehabilitation, home rehabilitation with LHIN Home and Community Care, complex continuing care, and convalescent care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supportive housing and retirement homes only</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bladder outlet obstruction, perioperative use, immobility caused by unstable vertebral or pelvic fractures, end-of-life comfort measures, open sacral or perineal wounds in incontinent patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frequent volume status exams, bedside urinals or commodes, timed toileting, assistance to the washroom, frequent changes of incontinence products, scheduled bladder scans and in and out catheterization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adult day programs and community organizations only</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Independent senior apartments, supportive housing, retirement homes, and long-term care homes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bladder outlet obstruction, perioperative use in select procedures, immobility caused by unstable vertebral or pelvic fractures, end-of-life comfort measures as needed, and open sacral or perineal wounds in incontinent patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adult day programs, meals on wheels, and community organizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Multidisciplinary assessment, consideration of social circumstances and preferences, evaluation of discharge options.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inpatient rehabilitation, home rehabilitation with LHIN Home and Community Care, complex continuing care, convalescent care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>25-75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A multidisciplinary approach, addressing host factors, minimizing pressure, providing proper wound care, and monitoring for infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pressure, shear, friction, and moisture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identification and risk assessment, skin care, adequate nutrition, minimizing shear forces and pressure, and patient/caregiver education.</p> Signup and view all the answers