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L. Muñoz Salvador
Introduction: It is estimated that the incidence of pressure ulcers in the general population is 3.3% between 70 and 75 years. It is estimated that 60% of pressure ulcers develop in the hospital and more than 70% occur in people over 70 years. The elderly are the most affected age group. Retrospective studies confirm the occurrence of pressure ulcers (UPP) in stage II institutionalized within six months patients.
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of an adequate nutritional and fluid intake on progress in healing pressure ulcers.
Method: Descriptive study of 12 institutionalized elderly with pressure ulcers varying degrees according to the National Group for the Study and Consultancy pressure ulcers (GNEAUP). Anthropometric and biochemical data were collected to assess nutritional status. A water supply (1 cc. water x kcal day) (30 cc water / day x weight kg) is recommended.
Results: Of the 12 elders participating on the study, a quarter has UPP grade I, 25% Grade II, Grade III Grade IV 16.7% and 33.3%. The favorable healing evolution of pressure ulcers in hiperproteica residents receiving oral supplementation and adequate water intake is faster than those who only eat diet cooking, getting the first at the end of this study better PUSH scores on the scale.
Conclusions: The (UPP) in institutionalized elderly patients contribute to increased morbidity and mortality and nursing workload. At least 95% of injuries are preventable with proper nutrition and a good water supply to keep the skin moisturized and more elastic, and the use of other preventive measures.
