Estimation of protein loss from wound fluid in older patients with severe pressure ulcers

Protein loss from wound fluid is usually recognized as one of the factors contributing to the deterioration of the nutritional status in older patients with severe pressure ulcers. We quantified the protein loss owing to pressure ulcers and investigated associations with wound-related factors and nutritional status.This cross-sectional study included 25 patients (>or=60 y) from 10 institutions, with full-thickness pressure ulcers. Wound fluid...