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Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Is it Really a Stage 2?

This topic provides a practical framework for clinicians on how to differentiate Stage 2 pressure ulcers/injuries on the gluteal region from selected common ...

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Treatment

For Stage 3 or 4, or unstageable PU/PI: floating the heel on a pillow is not enough, PU/PI needs to be completely offloaded. Place leg or a device that elevates ...

Patient Education - Pressure Ulcers/ Injuries

... Stage 1-4 as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3. Stages of pressure ulcers/injuries, per the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP). HOW do I care for my ...

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Prevention

... Stage 3 and 4 PU/PI and other preventable HACs. [10]; Increasing clinicians' knowledge and attitude toward PU/PI prevention can improve their practice toward ...

Skin Failure - Introduction and Assessment

For a practical perspective on differentiating Stage 2 PU/PI on the gluteal region from selected common conditions see topic "Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Is it ...

How to Assess a Patient with Chronic Wounds

[3] Patients with chronic ulcers frequently present with other comorbidities that may impede healing. For leg or foot ulcers, clinicians should assess vascular ...

How to Select and Apply Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Devices

This topic provides practical guidance to wound care clinicians on the selection of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) devices, device application with ...

Gradient Compression Stockings for Patients with Venous Leg Ulcers

Class III: >30-40 mmHg; Class IV: >40 mmHg (feels tighter). For treatment or prevention of venous ulcers, the recommended pressure level is 30-40mmHg or above.

Arterial Ulcer - Surgical Treatment

... This topic covers surgical management of arterial ulcers (AUs) with focus on surgical indications and selection criteria

Applied Anatomy and Physiology in Wound Care

... See topic "How to Perform Conservative Sharp Wound Debridement"

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