Heel pressure ulcers: stand guard.
OBJECTIVE
To present a comprehensive overview of current information on heel pressure ulcer (PrU) risk, development, prevention, and treatment.


BACKGROUND
This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in wound care.


OBJECTIVE
After reading this article and taking this test, the reader should be able to: 1. Identify risk factors for heel PrUs. 2. Describe assessment findings and staging of a heel PrU. 3. Discuss current heel PrU prevention and treatment.
University of North Dakota College of Nursing, Grand Forks, ND, USA.
Diane
D
Langemo
Patricia
P
Thompson
Susan
S
Hunter
Darlene
D
Hanson
Julie
J
Anderson
D016523:Foot Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006365:Heel; D006801:Humans; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors