Pressure Injury Prevention Decision Tool

Enter patient information below to generate a suggested prevention plan. This tool is for education and support only and does not replace clinical judgment or your hospital’s pressure injury prevention policy.

ICU-Specific Risk Modifiers

On vasopressors?

Number of vasopressors running

Vasopressor dose trend
Nurse impression over last few hours
Receiving continuous sedation?
(propofol, dexmedetomidine, midazolam, etc.)
Sedation depth
Used to guide mobility/turning support

Factors limiting independent repositioning / mobility
Select all that apply. This is about the patient’s ability to move/reposition themselves.

Arterial line / multiple lines CRRT / dialysis circuit ETT / ventilator tubing constraints Feeding tube / drains / wound vac Restraints / agitation risk Injury / precautions / pain limiting movement Neuro deficit / weakness limiting mobility

Reminder: Always follow your organization’s official policies and consult WOCN / skin champion / provider for concerns or when in doubt.

Pressure Injury Prevention Decision Tool

Clinical Assistant