Analysis of the Extent of Completion of Skin Assessments and Documentation of Risk for Skin Breakdown in the Trauma Patient Who Experiences Hypovolemic Shock Requiring Massive Transfusion Resuscitation and Surgical Intervention
Abstract
Analysis of the Extent of Completion of Skin Assessments and Documentation of Risk for Skin Breakdown in the Trauma Patient Who Experiences Hypovolemic Shock Requiring Massive Transfusion Resuscitation and Surgical Intervention. This retrospective random chart audit spanning the years 1985 through 1989 was conducted in a sample of 105 charts of trauma patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the number of charts with documentation of skin assessment and if deemed appropriate, the nursing diagnosis actual or potential for impaired skin integrity, Ninety seven (92.4%) patients were deemed at risk for pressure sore development according to the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA243468
Entities
People
- Maryanne Kolesar
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology