Perioperative factors associated with pressure ulcer development after major surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative pressure ulcers are important indicators of perioperative care quality, and are serious and expensive complications during critical care. This study aimed to identify perioperative risk factors for postoperative pressure ulcers.

Methods

This retrospective case-control study evaluated 2,498 patients who underwent major surgery. Forty-three patients developed postoperative pressure ulcers and were matched to 86 control patients based on age, sex, surgery, and comorbidities.

Results

The pressure ulcer group had lower baseline hemoglobin and albumin levels, compared to the control group. The pressure ulcer group also had higher values for lactate levels, blood loss, and number of packed red blood cell (pRBC) units. Univariate analysis revea

SUBMITTER: Kim JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5809708 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature