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Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Guidelines and Quality Measures

... A pressure ulcer (PU), also known as pressure injury (PI), is localized damage to the skin and/or underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence

Skin Tears - Introduction and Assessment

... Thus, it is critical that healthcare professionals receive appropriate training in recognizing risk factors and creating effective care plans

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries -Coordination of Care

PUs/PIs pose a large burden to affected individuals, caregivers and healthcare systems. · Patients at risk or with existing PUs/PIs often present with multiple ...

Venous Ulcers - Treatment and Prevention

... Skin care due to increased risk of infection

Skin Tears - Treatment and Prevention

... Injuries are often related to the use of wheelchairs, falls, transfers, trauma and confusion that arise from bumping into objects

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Treatment

Address factors that can affect wound healing, to promote healing of existing PUs/PIs and to prevent new or recurring ulcers (e.g., medications, support at home ...

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Introduction and Assessment

... Risk in Home Care". The tool has 6 categories, namely ... factors leading to deep tissue injury, and implementation of adequate preventative interventions.

How to Assess a Patient with Chronic Wounds

Cachexia: risk factor for pressure ulcer/injury [12]; History of cancer; Immunosuppression: may delay wound healing and increase susceptibility to infection.

Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

See topic "Standard of Care: Foundations for Wound Management". Providers should document their attempts to treat the underlying cause of DFUs (e.g. offloading) ...

Radiation-Induced Cutaneous Damage - Treatment, Prevention ...

... care alone to prevent or decrease severity of acute radiation injuries. This ... Regarding risk factors: It is important to discuss risk factors for ...

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