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Overview :
Ohura et al developed a simple scale for evaluating a patient
for the risk of developing a pressure ulcer. This also correlates with the time
necessary for the ulcer to resolve.
Parameters:
(1) self-sustainability (ability to be involved in activities
of daily living)
(2) morbid bony prominence
(3) edema
(4) articular contraction
|
Parameter |
Finding |
Points |
|
self-sustainability |
possible |
0 |
|
|
intermediate |
1.5 |
|
|
impossible |
3 |
|
bony prominence |
none |
0 |
|
|
mild |
1.5 |
|
|
severe |
3 |
|
edema |
absent |
0 |
|
|
present |
3 |
|
articular contraction |
absent |
0 |
|
|
present |
1 |
total score =
= SUM(points for all 4 parameters)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 0
• maximum score: 10
• The
higher the score the greater the risk of developing a pressure ulcer and the
longer it will take to resolve.
|
Total Score |
Risk Level |
Probability of Pressure
Ulcer |
Expected Healing
Period |
|
0 |
very low |
NA |
NA |
|
1 to 3 |
low |
<=
25% |
6
weeks |
|
4 to 6 |
intermediate |
26 - 65% |
8
weeks |
|
7 to 10 |
high |
>=
66% |
25
weeks |
|