Waterlow Score: Unlike Braden, a HIGHER score means HIGHER risk. Please select the most severe applicable factor in each category.
Base Assessment
Build / Weight for Height
Visual Skin Type (Worst area)
Sex
Age
Continence
Mobility
Special Risks (Select all that apply)
Tissue Malnutrition (Score +8)
Neurological Deficit (Score +4 to +6)
Major Surgery / Trauma (Score +5)
Medication Risks (Score +4)
Guidelines & Evidence
Verified
Last Review: 2026
Last Comprehensive Review: 2026
