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Waterlow Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment

Comprehensive pressure ulcer risk tool incorporating build, skin type, age, continence, mobility, and special risk factors.

Build / BMI
Skin type / visual risk areas
Sex and age
Malnutrition screening (MUST)
Continence
Mobility
Terminal cachexia
Peripheral vascular disease
Anaemia (Hb < 8 g/dL)
Neurological deficit
Major surgery / trauma (below waist / spinal surgery within 48 h)
Medication risk (long-term steroids / cytotoxics / anti-inflammatory drugs)

Reference: Waterlow J. Nurs Times 1985

Medical Disclaimer: This calculator is a clinical decision support tool for qualified healthcare professionals. It does not replace clinical judgement. Always interpret results in the full clinical context. Reference: Waterlow J. Nurs Times 1985.