The Norton scale can be used to predict if a patient is at risk for development of a pressure ulceration.
Parameters evaluated (5):
(1) physical condition
(2) mental condition
(3) activity
(4) mobility
(5) incontinence
Parameter
Finding
Points
physical condition
good
4
fair
3
poor
2
very bad
1
mental condition
alert
apathetic
confused
stupor
activity
ambulant
walk with help
chairbound
bedbound
mobility
full
slightly limited
very limited
immobile
incontinent
none
occasional
usually urine
urine and feces
Interpretation:
• maximum score 20
• minimum score 5
• The patient is at risk for pressure ulcer if score <= 14.
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Specialty: Dermatology, Surgery, general
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