The aim of this study is to comprehensively investigate the effect of blood pressure levels on the development of bedsores (pressure ulcers) in adult patients hospitalized in the internal medicine intensive care unit.
The aim of this study is to comprehensively investigate the effect of blood pressure levels on the development of bedsores (pressure ulcers) in adult patients hospitalized in the internal medicine intensive care unit. In intensive care patients, several factors, such as prolonged immobility, decreased level of consciousness, circulatory disorders, and hemodynamic instability, increase the risk of bedsore formation. This study specifically aims to evaluate the effects of systemic blood pressure changes-such as hypotension or hypertension-on skin integrity and to determine the contribution of these effects to the development of bedsores.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
148
SBU. Van Education and Research Hospital
Van, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGDecubitus Ulcer
Pressure ulcers will be assessed using the Norton Pressure Ulcer Scale Daily Rating.
Time frame: For 10 days
Vital signs - Blood pressure measurements (SBP, DBP)
Blood pressure measurements (SBP, DBP)
Time frame: For 10 days
Vital signs - heart rate
heart rate will be taken.
Time frame: For 10 days
Vital signs - respiratory rate
respiratory rate per minute will be taken.
Time frame: For 10 days
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