Determining Risk For Developing Pressure Ulcers
Patients who are immobile are at highest risk of developing pressure ulcers. The risk of developing bedsores can be determined by using the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Ulcer Risk. The scale contains 6 areas of risk, cognitive-perceptual, immobility, inactivity, moisture, nutrition, friction/shear.
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