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Operating room acquired pressure ulcers.

C Vermillion

    Decubitus
    |February 1, 1990
    PubMed
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    Surgical patients can develop sacral pressure ulcers, even without high-risk indicators. These ulcers appear post-operation, initially as bruises, and require extended healing time.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Surgery
    • Wound Care

    Background:

    • Pressure ulcers can develop during surgical procedures.
    • Risk assessment scores and operative time do not always predict these complications.

    Observation:

    • Six patients developed sacral pressure ulcers following vascular, cardiovascular, and orthopedic surgery.
    • Ulcers presented as bruise-like lesions or ecchymotic perimeters, typically appearing on the second postoperative day.

    Findings:

    • The sacral pressure ulcers enlarged and became necrotic despite treatment.
    • Healing commenced 12-14 days post-operatively, with delayed healing in cases requiring further surgery.

    Implications:

    • The development of pressure ulcers during surgery requires further investigation.
  • Strategies to prevent and manage intraoperative pressure ulcers are needed.