Hematologic and Serum Biochemical Values Associated With Different Stages of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries in Patients: A Retrospective Study.

Pei-Wei WengHsiu-Ju JenYu-Pei Chang

Published in: Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (2024)

Study findings suggest that lower hemoglobin levels on the day of PI occurrence and lower albumin levels 2 weeks before PI occurrence resulted in a significantly higher risk of developing unstageable or suspected deep tissue injuries than of developing Stage 1 PIs.

Keyphrases

risk assessment
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
healthcare
peritoneal dialysis
pulmonary embolism
emergency department
patient reported outcomes
adverse drug
acute care
gestational age
preterm birth
electronic health record