title: Developing a skin care pathway for pediatrics.
abstract: Pressure ulcers can be an expensive complication for children undergoing orthopedic corrections, contributing to admissions solely for treating skin breakdown. Developing a skin care pathway has increased reporting, improved patient teaching, and standardized wound care. The basic principles used in developing a skin care pathway are reviewed.
authors.forename: Irma
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Samaniego
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009436:Neural Tube Defects / Q000150:complications; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000379:methods*; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*; D014945:Wound Healing