Nurs Stand Spec Suppl. 1993 Apr 28;7(32):4-10.
Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987). Special supplement
J Bridel
PMID: 8512754
Little information is available on the genesis of intraoperative pressure sores. A pilot study was set up to investigate whether it is necessary, to prevent pressure sores developing in the operating department. Skin assessments and Braden score readings were taken pre-operatively and post-operatively. Half of the 26 patients had skin changes pre-operatively and there was a 'theatre generated' incidence of 12.5 per cent. The author concludes that further investigation should be commenced.