Publications by authors named "Deborah Bly"
Background: Although most intensive care patients are at risk for pressure ulcers, not all experience such ulcers.
Objective: To examine a model of variables related to extrinsic and intrinsic pressure on skin and underlying tissues, oxygenation, perfusion, and baseline comorbid conditions to identify risk factors associated with pressure ulcers in critically ill adults.
Method: A retrospective chart review was conducted on patients identified by weekly rounds from January 2010 through October 2010 to determine the prevalence of pressure ulcers.