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

end stage renal disease
risk assessment
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
healthcare
pulmonary embolism
patient reported outcomes
adverse drug