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acidente vascular encefálico
O perfil dos pacientes com acidente vascular encefálico atendidos em um centro especializado em reabilitação e o risco de lesão por pressão
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Introduction: Stroke is the sudden interruption of blood flow to some region of the brain, which causes symptoms such as plegia, dysarthria, syncope, dizziness and headache. It can be classified as ischemic or hemorrhagic. Objective: the study aimed to identify the profile of patients with cerebrovascular accident and risk of pressure injury. Material and methods: This is a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional and field study, carried out in a Specialized Center in Rehabilitation of a school clinic, in the extreme south of Santa Catarina. 41 patients with cerebrovascular accident took part in the research. Data were collected during their care at the Specialized Rehabilitation Center, using a closed-ended questionnaire to establish the profile of patients and application of the Braden Scale. Results and discussion: The data revealed more men, most aged over 60 years, white, with complete high school, married, at risk of pressure injury. Final considerations: The prevention of patients with stroke prevents and treats complications, in addition to providing a better quality of life.
Keywords: pressure ulcer, health profile, cerebrovascular stroke.
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