Pressure Ulcer Scale For Healing (PUSH)
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Once a pressure ulcer is identified, it should be staged and the wound size carefully documented. Additional assessments of the ulcer include its location, surrounding skin condition, presence of tissue undermining and tunneling, and amount of exudate, odour and tenderness. Once a pressure ulcer is identified, it should be staged and the wound size carefully documented. [1]
Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH)[edit | edit source]
The pressure ulcer scale for healing (PUSH) is a widely used tool developed by the NPUAP that grades pressure ulcers based on wound size, wound bed tissue type, and exudate amount.[1]
The PUSH provides a reliable measure of pressure ulcer healing over time and accurately distinguishes between healing and nonhealing ulcers. When used at weekly intervals, it is a clinically useful, evidence-based tool for tracking changes in pressure ulcer status.[2]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Boyko TV, Longaker MT, Yang GP. Review of the current management of pressure ulcers. Advances in Wound Care. 2018; 7 (2): 57-67.
- ↑ Gardner SE, Frantz RA, Bergquist S, Shin CD. A prospective study of the pressure ulcer scale for healing (PUSH). The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 2005 Jan 1;60(1):93-7.
