Hypotension is a risk factor for new pressure ulcer occurrence in older patients after admission to an acute hospital.

Background: Pressure ulcer occurrence in older patients admitted to hospital has not been studied thoroughly; yet, pressure ulcers frequently develop among the frail older patients who are hospitalized. Identifying risk factors for pressure ulcer occurrence is of utmost importance in preventing its development in this group of patients. Hypoperfusion, as manifested by hypotension, is theoretically important in the development of pressure ulcer.