Abstract
Purpose:
To provide the practitioner with updated information about pressure ulcers and their management.
Target audience:
This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in better understanding the scientific principles governing pressure ulcer development and treatment.
Objectives:
After reading this article and taking this test, the participant should be able to: 1. Discuss the etiology and assessment of pressure ulcers. 2. Describe treatment options for pressure ulcers.
MeSH terms
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Bandages / supply & distribution
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Bed Rest / adverse effects
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Bed Rest / methods
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Bed Rest / nursing
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Beds
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Causality
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Debridement / methods
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Debridement / nursing
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Humans
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Infection Control / methods
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Nursing Assessment / methods
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Nutritional Support / methods
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Nutritional Support / nursing
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Patient Care Team
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Pressure Ulcer / etiology
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Pressure Ulcer / prevention & control*
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Primary Prevention / methods
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Risk Assessment / methods
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Severity of Illness Index
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Skin Care / instrumentation
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Skin Care / methods*
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Skin Care / nursing
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Wound Healing