Putting pressure ulcers on the map.
Critical pathways are effective tools to coordinate care, decrease length of stay, and increase communication among health caregivers. This article presents a critical pathway for pressure ulcer management. The pathway is designed for use in a variety of settings, including acute care, home care, and extended care, to monitor and describe wound status and treatment regimens.
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D006801:Humans; D009737:Nursing Records; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014945:Wound Healing