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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:
- Physical Condition
- Mental Condition
- Activity
- Mobility
- Incontinence
References
- Norton D. Calculating the risk: reflections on the Norton Scale. 1989. Adv Wound Care. 1996 Nov-Dec;9(6):38-43. PubMed ID: 9069755
- Norton D. Calculating the risk: reflections on the Norton Scale. Decubitus. 1989 Aug;2(3):24-31. PubMed ID: 2775471
- 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
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