Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, can significantly diminish quality of life and require substantial cost to remedy. It is estimated that 1 to 3 million people in the US develop pressure ulcers each year. Across all settings the estimates of pressure ulcers prevalence in the US is 10% to 18% in acute care, 2.3% to 28% in long term care, and 0% to 29% in home care. The European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel; Treatment of pressure ulcers: Quick Reference Guide. Washington DC: National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel; 2009 indicates that patients with pressure ulcers need 30 to 35 kilocalories and 1.25 to 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily. There are also increased requirements for L-Arginine, L-Cystine, Vitamin C, and Zinc. In a 2006 study published in Advances in Skin & Wound Care, Pro-Stat showed a 96% greater improvement in PUSH scores in the treatment group
Needed to promote protein regeneration and the healing of wounds
Essential when the body is under stress or in an injured state
Conditionally essential, particularly during growth, illness or metabolic stress
Model: 40130-U
Manufacturer: Medical Nutrition USA