Q: What are the added risk factors for pressure ulcer in ICU patients in addition to other hospitalized adult patients?

Answer:

1) Age

2) Length of ICU stay

3) Norepinephrine administration

4) Cardiovascular disease state

Please read following article and review on "Pressure Ulcer Management"

Cox J., - Predictors of pressure ulcers in adult critical care patients. - Am J Crit Care. 2011 Sep;20(5):364-75.

Link: http://www.aacn.org/wd/Cetests/media/a112005.pdf