At what score on the Braden Scale does the patient become "at risk" for pressure ulcers? I'm not finding anything on the internet except a copy of the Braden Scale itself, but no instructions or "best practice".
Can anyone out there help me?
2006-06-06 03:01:59 · 2 answers · asked by PMS 24-7 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I believe it is 12 out of 15 because when they become more immobile and/or incontinent the pt. could be at risk for skin breakdown.
2006-06-06 03:39:04 · answer #1 · answered by ER NURSE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
( for instance done upon admission) It's a head to toe assessment looking for physical problems, existing open areas, scars, hemmorhoids, scabs or scratches, looking under bandages checking for infection, warmth, type and measurement for other forms. It saves time if you have other pertinent forms and fill them all out at the same time. Check for sensory deficits- hearing, vision, speech,cognition enough of that- Common Sense! If the resident has moist skin is incontinent of B&B, has preexisting breakdowns,etc. Visit with them for a few minutes and the majority of the questions are answered
2006-06-06 11:01:32 · answer #2 · answered by palaver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋