Identification of pre-operative and intra-operative variables predictive of pressure ulcer development in patients undergoing urologic surgical procedures.

Abstract	This study examined variables predictive of pressure ulcers among patients undergoing urologic surgical procedures. Anesthesia duration and total time of the diastolic blood pressure was less than 50 Hgmm were statistically significant predictors. Dynamic pressure-relieving devices are recommended to reduce incidences of pressure ulcer incidence.
Authors	Tom Connor, Jennifer A Sledge, Laurel Bryant-Wiersema, Linda Stamm, Patricia Potter
Journal	Urologic nursing (Urol Nurs) 2010 Sep-Oct Vol. 30 Issue 5 Pg. 289-95, 305 ISSN: 1053-816X [Print] United States
PMID	21067094 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics	Adult Aged Body Mass Index Clinical Nursing Research Comorbidity Female Humans Incidence Logistic Models Male Middle Aged Monitoring, Intraoperative Nursing Assessment Perioperative Care (adverse effects, methods, nursing) Predictive Value of Tests Pressure Ulcer (epidemiology, etiology, prevention & control) Prospective Studies Risk Assessment (methods) Risk Factors Urologic Surgical Procedures (adverse effects)

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