A: As a wound care expert, pressure injury prevention remains at the top of my list. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reported that 2.5 million patients per year experience pressure ...

Stage II pressure ulcers involve a partial thickness loss of the dermis and exhibit skin breakdown, abrasions, blisters, shallow craters, edema, drainage, and possibly infection. Stage III ...

The purpose of this educational video series is to provide information to individuals with SCI and caregivers on skin care. Evaluating Your Pressure Ulcer Prevention Plan A problem-solving worksheet ...

The number of adverse events in Minnesota hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and community behavioral health hospitals decreased from 312 to 301 in 2009, according to a report released today ...

Here’s a simple breakdown of the four types: These ulcers, also known as bedsores, happen when too much pressure is applied to the skin for too long, cutting off blood flow. They usually form on ...

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. There are many contributing or ...

Two noted wound experts are calling for research that could lead to a universal definition of and diagnosis criteria for end-of-life skin failure.

What is a pressure ulcer or bedsore? A pressure ulcer, or bedsore, is an area of skin - and sometimes also the tissue underneath - that has become damaged because of pressure. An ulcer may develop ...

Prevention of and assessment for pressure ulcers and skin tears are the responsibilities of the client, family, caregivers, and the health care team. Prevention will avoid discomfort ...