J Cardiovasc Surg
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Patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery are at high risk for sores because of impaired perfusion, the time spent on the operating room table, and restricted mobility in the immediate postoperative period. ⋯ The detection of risks is recommended during the entire stay. Identification of patients at risk is required to provide preventive resources appropriately, which can lessen the incidence of pressure sores and reduce patient discomfort, length and costs of hospital stay.