The influence of anaemia on pressure ulcer healing in elderly patients

Anaemia is a common and multifactorial blood disorder in elderly individuals. This condition may be significant barrier to pressure ulcers healing as it associated with decreased level of oxygen being supplied body tissues. Some nutritional deficiencies such iron, vitamin B12 folate also cause anaemia have negative impact on ulcer healing. An increased iron demand hard-to-heal factor the risk chronic disease patients. screening correction need considered well supplementation if required prevention management.