If the skin has broken (called a category 2 pressure ulcer), the district or community nurse will need to investigate further and ensure that the right treatment is given. As part of this assessment ...

Evaluating Your Pressure Ulcer Prevention Plan A problem-solving worksheet for people with spinal cord injury and their health care providers was developed by the Secondary Complications and Aging ...

Once they occur, pressure ulcers in the older adult may lead to sepsis and death. A key to prevention is early detection of at-risk patients with a valid and reliable pressure ulcer risk ...

Immediate recommendation for all pressure ulcer stages (descriptions and photos) call for immidiate referral to wound care specialist for evaluation/treatment.

Changing position to reduce or remove the pressure on a particular area can be key to preventing pressure ulcers. Explain to anyone who has been assessed as being at risk of pressure ulcers: The ...

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 ...

"We believe that preventing pressure ulcers from developing can help protect these patients and lead to improved medical care." More information: Marcel A. Kopp et al, Hospital-Acquired Pressure ...

A double amputee suffered fatal pressure sores caused by "gross and obvious failings" in her hospital treatment. Janet Prince, from Nottingham, developed the sores after being admitted to Queen's ...

A spokeswoman said: "Falls prevention and reducing harm caused ... consistent data submission on the likes of falls and pressure ulcers from all of Scotland's health boards.

People who need such therapeutic mattresses are at a high risk of developing pressure ulcers. An appropriate mattress distributes weight evenly, preventing and treating pressure ulcers.