A patient with severe burns is at increased risk for pressure ulceration. A burn patient should receive preventive care with frequent surveillance for early signs of pressure injury.
Incidence: 1-2%
Common sites of occurrence include:
(1) sacrum/coccyx
(2) lower extremity
(3) occiput
Risk factors:
(1) splint or medical device
(2) problems with nutrition
(3) high risk by pressure ulcer scale
(4) severe burns (with prolonged hospitalization and immobilization)
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