The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel redefined the definition of a pressure ulcer and the stages of pressure ulcers in 2007, including the original 4 stages and adding 2 stages on deep tissue ...

The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel recently made significant updates to the definitions and staging system for pressure ulcers to reflect the latest evidence and trending practice changes.

Clinicians may have difficulty in determining if a wound is truly a pressure ulcer. It is essential to not only assess the wound, but also perform a complete skin assessment and obtain a history. To ...

Q: Are there any care guidelines you can give for treating Stage I pressure ulcers, such as using a special cream for these patients? A. Pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, occur among people ...

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PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Beginning Oct. 1, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, long term care hospitals and hospice facilities face new federal requirements to ...

Almost 700,000 people in the UK are affected by pressure ulcers every year, making this global issue a substantial concern for health professionals and care units worldwide. Pressure ulcers are ...

Healthcare providers may be able to reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers by using a real-time continuous bedside pressure measurement (CBPM) system that lights up in colors ...