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.
Langemo
Diane
D
University of North Dakota College of Nursing, Grand Forks, ND, USA.
Thompson
Patricia
P
Hunter
Susan
S
Hanson
Darlene
D
Anderson
Julie
J
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