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  Norton Scale to Stratify Risk of Pressure Sores

 
The EBMcalc module Norton Scale to Stratify Risk of Pressure Sores is available in EBMcalc Complete Edition.
 

 
This calculator evaluates the following Clinical Criteria:
 
References
  1. Norton D. Calculating the risk: reflections on the Norton Scale. 1989. Adv Wound Care. 1996 Nov-Dec;9(6):38-43. PubMed ID: 9069755 PubMed Logo
  2. Norton D. Calculating the risk: reflections on the Norton Scale. Decubitus. 1989 Aug;2(3):24-31. PubMed ID: 2775471 PubMed Logo
  3. Wellard S, Lo K. Comparing Norton, Braden and Waterlow risk assessment scales for pressure ulcers in spinal cord injuries. Contemp Nurse. 2000 Jun;9(2):155-60. PubMed ID: 11855004 PubMed Logo

 

 

 
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