Exton-Smith et al reported a score for evaluating a patient for the risk of pressure sores.
Parameters:
(1) physical condition
(2) mental condition
(3) activity
(4) mobility
(5) incontinence
Each parameter can be scored from 1 to 4.
total score =
= SUM(points for all 5 parameters)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 5
• maximum score: 20
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Total Score
|
Risk of Pressure Sore
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16 to 20
|
low
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|
10 to 15
|
moderate
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|
5 to 9
|
high
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