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Monday, 29 June 2009

Prevention and management of pressure ulcers

Prevention and management of pressure ulcers


This best practice statement was published by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland in 2009 and covers: skin examination, assessment and care; risk assessment; significant contributing factors; assessment, grading and history; positioning; mattresses, chairs and cushions; promoting healing; wound cleansing; wound infection, prevention and control; debridement; managing bacterial colonisation and infection.

Posted by Jamie Halstead at 09:19

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