2021
DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2021.30.15.s32
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The influence of anaemia on pressure ulcer healing in elderly patients

Abstract: Anaemia is a common and multifactorial blood disorder in elderly individuals. This condition may be a significant barrier to pressure ulcers healing as it is associated with a decreased level of oxygen being supplied to body tissues. Some nutritional deficiencies such as iron, vitamin B12 and folate may also cause anaemia and have a negative impact on pressure ulcer healing. An increased iron demand in hard-to-heal pressure ulcers is a significant factor associated with the risk of anaemia of chronic disease i… Show more

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“…This disruption of the normal barrier function of the skin increases the likelihood of developing facial pressure ulcers. 33 Other factors also affect pressure ulcer formation: (1) loss of collagen and elastin fibres in older adults leading to thinning of the dermis and reduction in subcutaneous fat, thus reducing tissue defences 34 ; (2) malnutrition or anaemia leading to inadequate nutrient supply to the skin or insufficient oxygen in the blood, which increases interstitial fluid and reduces skin elasticity, thus affecting tissue repair 35 ; (3) the high complexity and severity of the disease and the coexistence of various diseases such as diabetes, stroke and cancer may prolong hospitalisation, thereby increasing the chances of pressure ulcers occurring 36 ; and (4) the use of steroid medications may lead to the accumulation of water and sodium in the body, resulting in swelling, thinning of the skin and a decreased ability for bruises and wounds to heal. 37 The causes of pressure ulcers are complex; therefore, reducing facial pressure ulcers caused by NIPPV use is a challenge for clinicians.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This disruption of the normal barrier function of the skin increases the likelihood of developing facial pressure ulcers. 33 Other factors also affect pressure ulcer formation: (1) loss of collagen and elastin fibres in older adults leading to thinning of the dermis and reduction in subcutaneous fat, thus reducing tissue defences 34 ; (2) malnutrition or anaemia leading to inadequate nutrient supply to the skin or insufficient oxygen in the blood, which increases interstitial fluid and reduces skin elasticity, thus affecting tissue repair 35 ; (3) the high complexity and severity of the disease and the coexistence of various diseases such as diabetes, stroke and cancer may prolong hospitalisation, thereby increasing the chances of pressure ulcers occurring 36 ; and (4) the use of steroid medications may lead to the accumulation of water and sodium in the body, resulting in swelling, thinning of the skin and a decreased ability for bruises and wounds to heal. 37 The causes of pressure ulcers are complex; therefore, reducing facial pressure ulcers caused by NIPPV use is a challenge for clinicians.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Decreased hemoglobin levels and anemia are strongly associated with the development of PI [44]. When the hemoglobin level in the body is too low, the oxygen-carrying capacity of red PLOS ONE blood cells decreases, and the tissue becomes hypoxic.…”
Section: Disease Datamentioning
confidence: 99%
“…An iron deficiency may also affect the oxygen‐carrying capacity of red blood cells and, layered with poor perfusion that often accompanies critical illness, may limit oxygen supply to tissues. This combined alteration in tissue perfusion and iron deficiency may lead to a disruption in skin integrity and increase the risk for PI development 14,59 . Selenium is functional against oxidative damage and supports skin integrity; deficiency can increase the risk of skin injury.…”
Section: Nutrition To Support Skin Integritymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This combined alteration in tissue perfusion and iron deficiency may lead to a disruption in skin integrity and increase the risk for PI development. 14,59 Selenium is functional against oxidative damage and supports skin integrity; deficiency can increase the risk of skin injury. Additionally, low selenium levels have been associated with multiorgan system failure, which may also have a role in skin failure in the critically ill child.…”
Section: Micronutrientsmentioning
confidence: 99%