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Biomarker of pressure injuries in critically ill adults based on large-scale medical Datasets:A multi-center
Lin Lv1, Ning Wang2, Yanxia Jiao2
1The First Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China; Wound and Ostomy Care Center, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China; Department of Nursing, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Therapy of Gastrointestinal Tumor, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
Objectives:
Pressure injuries (PIs) are a global health concern, particularly in the context of an ageing population. They impose significant economic and social burdens, serve as key indicators of nursing quality, and are associated with increased mortality and morbidity.
Methods:
We conducted a multi-center prospective descriptive study involving 3867 critically ill adults admitted to ICUs across 28 hospitals in Gansu Province, China, from April 1, 2021, to July 31, 2023. Data were collected using the "Long Hu Hui" PI risk management platform, which covers 98 indicators.
Results:
The incidence of hospital-acquired PIs was 5.20 %. Univariate analysis identified 15 significant indicators associated with PIs, including body temperature, blood oxygen saturation, and central venous pressure. Logistic regression analysis revealed body temperature, diastolic blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, haemoglobin, central venous pressure, and blood urea nitrogen as independent risk factors for PIs. A clinical prediction model was developed, demonstrating superior predictive performance compared to existing scales.
Conclusions:
This study identified key physiological and biochemical markers associated with developing PIs in critically ill adults. The developed prediction model offers a more accurate tool for clinical risk assessment and may guide preventive strategies.
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