Objective:

To interpret bibliographically pressure ulcer prevention measures in intensive care unit patients.

Methodology:

A bibliographic narrative review of articles published in the last five years was conducted using databases PubMed, Scielo, Google Scholar, and Dialnet with keywords: nursing, pressure ulcer, immobilized patient, primary prevention, intensive care.

Results:

1039 articles were obtained, of which 19 (1.83%) met inclusion criteria. Main preventive measures identified include: postural changes every 2-4 hours combined with anti-pressure mattresses, nutritional assessment and adequate hydration, application of risk scales like Braden, and use of nursing care process.

Conclusions:

Pressure ulcers are 95% preventable through evidence-based nursing care process implementation, considering risk factors like immobility and nutrition, applying standardized interventions to achieve quality care.