Pressure ulcer management

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Pressure ulcer management

25 May 2017

Pressure ulcers remain a common problem and affect the quality of life of many patients. The majority of pressure ulcers are avoidable and successful prevention will depend on removing or modifying the cause. This how to guide looks at how to identify and manage pressure ulcers correctly in any healthcare setting and the importance of education to improve outcomes. The ultimate goal of pressure ulcer management is prevention.