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The Waterlow score (or Waterlow scale) gives an estimated risk for the development of a pressure sore in a given patient. The tool was developed in 1985 by clinical nurse teacher Judy Waterlow. ==Scoring criteria== The following areas are assessed for each patient and assigned a point value. *Build/weight for height *Skin type/visual risk areas *Sex and age *Malnutrition Screening Tool *Continence *Mobility Additional points in special risk categories are assigned to selected patients. *Tissue malnutrition *Neurological deficit *Major surgery or trauma Potential scores range from 1 to 64.〔(Waterlow Score - Tool Evaluation: Melbourne Health )〕 A total Waterlow score ≥10 indicates risk for pressure ulcer. A high risk score is ≥15. A very high risk exists at scores ≥20. The reverse side of the Waterlow score lists examples of preventive aids and interventions. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Waterlow score」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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