Factores de riesgo asociados al desarrollo de úlceras por presión en unidades de cuidados intensivos: Revisión sistemática

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Abstract: Introduction: Pressure ulcers are skin alterations caused by tissue hypoperfusion due to supporting the weight of the body. In intensive care they are the result of lack of mobility, change of position, humidification and hygiene and staff expertise. Objective: : Describe the risk factors associated with the development of pressure ulcers in intensive care units. Methods: A descriptive systematic search was carried out in Google Scholar, Scopus, Virtual Health Library Nursing | Enfermagem in May - June 2021, the last search was performed on 15-06-2021, with keywords (cuidado OR care) AND (intensivo OR intensive) AND (ulceras OR ulcers) AND (presión OR pressure). Results: 63 articles were obtained and 13 were used to detail the frequent risk factors in presión ulcers. Conclusions: Nursing is centered on the integral care of the person, but remaining under intensive care standards limits the nursing action because it does not provide comfort, however there are alternative techniques that allow humanized care to avoid these pressure ulcers caused by continuous connection to medical supplies.