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Pressure Ulcer Risk (Braden) Calculator

Work out pressure ulcer risk (braden) instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Pressure Ulcer Risk (Braden) Calculator

Adds the six Braden subscales; lower totals mean higher pressure ulcer risk, with 18 or below the usual trigger for preventive measures.

Formula

Braden scale

Six subscales: sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility and nutrition each 1-4, friction and shear 1-3, total 6-23. Risk: <=9 very high, 10-12 high, 13-14 moderate, 15-18 mild

Worked example

With the default values below, Pressure Ulcer Risk (Braden) Calculator returns Braden total of 15. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Sensory perception plus moistureaccepts 2–8
5
Activity plus mobilityaccepts 2–8
5
Nutrition plus friction and shearaccepts 2–7
5

Results

Braden total
15
Risk band
Mild risk
Repositioning implication
Reposition every 2 to 4 hours with regular skin inspection
Maximum possible score
23

Step by step

  1. 1Values used
  2. 2Braden scale
  3. 3Braden total= 15
  4. 4Risk band= Mild risk
  5. 5Repositioning implication= Reposition every 2 to 4 hours with regular skin inspection
  6. 6Maximum possible score= 23

Assumptions and limits

  • The result is derived only from the 3 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
  • In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
  • Figures are rounded for display to whole numbers, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
  • Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
  • This is an estimate for general information and not professional medical advice. See the full disclaimer for the limits that apply to this kind of calculator.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which way does the score run?

Unlike most scores, a low Braden total indicates high risk because each subscale rewards intact function.

When should it be repeated?

On admission and then at intervals set by local policy, plus whenever the clinical condition changes.

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