Introduction
Units & Dose
Converters
Math Calculator
Medical Equations
Clinical Criteria
Decision Trees
Specialty Index
Search MedCalc 3000
EMR Connect
Pocket PC Edition
Mobile Edition
Whats New!
Institutional Licensing
Forgotten Passwords
Submit New Formula/Feedback
| Stage III Pressure Ulcer TreeCalc® |
The MedCalc 3000 module Stage III Pressure Ulcer TreeCalc® is available in MedCalc 3000 Complete Edition.
This Decision TreeCalc evaluates the following decision points:
- Assess ulcer stage, cleanse wound with normal saline or wound cleanser. Is Necrosis present?
- Exudate
- Use saline moistened gauze and cover dressing. Remoisten every shift. Change dressing frequently. Measure wound weekly. Is it healing?
- Use calcium alginates and cover dressing. Change frequently, and measure wound weekly. Is wound healing?
Decision Tree end points include:
- Debridement Protocol
- Monitor wound. Continue patient and family education.
- Unless there is significant deterioration, maintain treatment plan for 2 more weeks, reevaluate, and consider topical antibiotics such as silver sulfadiazine or triple antibiotic ointment.
All information contained in and produced by the MedCalc 3000 system is provided for educational purposes only. This information should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or disease. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE CLINICAL JUDGMENT OR GUIDE INDIVIDUAL PATIENT CARE IN ANY MANNER. Click here for full notice and disclaimer. |