Management of pressure ulcers
It is essential that for a patient with a pressure ulcer, a pressure ulcer risk assessment must be undertaken using a validated risk assessment scale. This should be done on an ongoing basis.
All routine pressure ulcer preventative actions must be continued in addition to the treatment requirements of the wound. These include; offloading, appropriate surfaces based on risk assessment, repositioning, moisture management and nutritional assessment. Particular relevance are other anatomical sites that may be prone to pressure injury.
The treatment of an existing pressure ulcer is based on the severity of the pressure ulcer (stage) and on the specific characteristics of the wound (infection, exudate, sough and the degree of undermining). Regardless of the severity and characteristics of the pressure ulcer, it is essential that offloading of the wound is maintained and that the wound is protected from pressure, friction and shear forces.
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