RT Book, Section
A1 Rappl, Laurie M.
A1 Sprigle, Stephen H.
A1 Lane, Renee Trahan
A2 McCulloch, Joseph M.
A2 Kloth, Luther C.
SR Print(0)
ID 1184832407
T1 Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers
T2 Wound Healing Evidence-Based Management, 4e
YR 2010
FD 2010
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780803619043
LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1184832407
RD 2024/04/18
AB A  pressure  ulcer  is  localized  injury  to  the  skin  and/or  underlying  tissue,  usually  over  a  bony  prominence,  as  a  result  of  pressure  or  pressure  in  combination  with  shear  and  friction.1  Because  most  pressure  ulcers  are  preventable,  they  can  be  one  of  the  most  unnecessary,  and  often  tragic,  manifestations  of  wounds  on  the  human  body.  Knowledge  of  the  body  sites  at  risk  and  prevention  methods–such  as  the  appropriate  choice  and  use  of  support  surfaces  for  both  the  bed  and  the  chair,  as  well  as  correct  positioning  on  both  the  bed  and  the  chair–are  of  utmost  importance  for  individuals  with  mobility  deficits.  In  addition,  fitted  protective  devices,  including  shoes  or  orthotics,  frequent  repositioning,  positioning  to  off-load  the  risk  sites,  and  proper  nutrition  and  hygiene  can  dramatically  reduce  the  occurrence  and  recurrence  of  these  ulcers.