Diabetes and Pressure Injury in Critical Care Patients ≥65 Years

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Authors

Jonas Prince · Faculdade de Desenvolvimento do Rio Grande do Sul

Susan M. Kennerly · Faculdade de Desenvolvimento do Rio Grande do Sul

Tracey L. Yap · Faculdade de Desenvolvimento do Rio Grande do Sul

Abstract

Low hemoglobin levels are strongly associated with HAPrI development in older ICU patients with diabetes, with anemia severity correlating with multiple injury occurrence. Hemoglobin optimization may represent an important targeted prevention strategy for high-risk ICU patients.

Topics & Keywords

Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly

Volume 49, Issue 2, pp. 186-195

DOI: 10.1097/cnq.0000000000000603

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