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Management of pressure injuries

It is essential that for a patient with a pressure injury, a pressure injury risk assessment must be undertaken using a validated risk assessment scale. This should be done on an ongoing basis.

All routine pressure injury 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 injury is based on the severity of the pressure injury (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 injury, it is essential that offloading of the wound is maintained and that the wound is protected from pressure, friction and shear forces.

Mölnlycke provides solutions that support your team in delivering effective treatment to patients suffering with pressure injuries. All the pressure injury care products and support services are designed to optimize outcomes and improve quality of life for your patients.

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