Pressure sore risk in intensive care patients
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This study tracks how many patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) develop pressure sores (bedsores) and aims to find factors that predict them. Participation involves monitoring during your ICU stay to help improve prevention and care for future patients.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older
- You are currently admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU)
- You do not already have a pressure sore (bedsores) on your tailbone or lower back when admitted
- You are not in ICU for planned post-surgery monitoring or drug intoxication
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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