Perioperative Pressure Injuries: A Descriptive Study of Patient Characteristics
Cardiovascular surgery patients account for most perioperative pressure injuries
C Shih, CW Pike, G Hui, CA Munro
Advances in Skin & Wound Care (2026)
Plain-language summary
We examined the traits of patients who developed pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores, around the time of surgery. By describing the typical age, health conditions, and surgical details of those affected, our study highlights which patients are most vulnerable to these skin and tissue wounds. Recognizing these patterns can help surgical teams better identify at-risk individuals and take early preventive steps, potentially reducing the pain, extended hospital stays, and high costs associated with these injuries.
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C Shih, CW Pike, G Hui, CA Munro. Perioperative Pressure Injuries: A Descriptive Study of Patient Characteristics. Advances in Skin & Wound Care. 2026. doi:10.1097/ASW.0000000000000390BibTeX
@article{pike2026perioperative,
title = {Perioperative Pressure Injuries: A Descriptive Study of Patient Characteristics},
author = {Shih, C and Pike, CW and Hui, G and Munro, CA},
journal = {Advances in Skin & Wound Care},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.1097/ASW.0000000000000390},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
AU - Shih, C
AU - Pike, CW
AU - Hui, G
AU - Munro, CA
TI - Perioperative Pressure Injuries: A Descriptive Study of Patient Characteristics
JO - Advances in Skin & Wound Care
PY - 2026
DO - 10.1097/ASW.0000000000000390
ER -
- Publication Type
- Journal Article
- Journal
- Advances in Skin & Wound Care
- Date Published
- January 1, 2026
- Digital Object Identifier
- 10.1097/ASW.0000000000000390