Pressure injuries in COVID-19 patients: A tertiary center experience.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
; 83: 89-93, 2023 May 18.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2326353
ABSTRACT
Pressure ulcers continue to severely impact patient outcomes and increase health care costs. We aimed to examine the incidence and risk factors related to pressure ulcers among COVID-19 patients. A retrospective was conducted between March 2020-April 2021. Baseline differences were examined using chi-square and Fischer's exact test. Logistic regression was employed to examine the association of the collected variables to development of new pressure ulcers. 4608 patients were included, of which eighty-three acquired new pressure ulcers. Risk factors were increased age, peripheral artery disease, abnormal albumin levels, but not prone position.
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English
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
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2023
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Article
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J.bjps.2023.05.028
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