Raising awareness of pressure ulcer prevention and treatment.
OBJECTIVE
To provide the practitioner with updated information about pressure ulcers and their management.


BACKGROUND
This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in better understanding the scientific principles governing pressure ulcer development and treatment.


OBJECTIVE
After reading this article and taking this test, the participant should be able to: 1. Discuss the etiology and assessment of pressure ulcers. 2. Describe treatment options for pressure ulcers.
Baranoski
Sharon
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Acute Care Nursing, Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, IL, USA.
D001458:Bandages / Q000600:supply & distribution; D001510:Bed Rest / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D001513:Beds; D015984:Causality; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D010348:Patient Care Team; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D017592:Skin Care / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D014945:Wound Healing