EVIDENCE-BASED PRESSURE ULCER PREVENTION

Author: Karen Clay, RN, BSN, CWCN
Publisher: HCPro, Inc.
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN 10: 1601461712
ISBN 13: 9781601461711
Edition: 2nd

Description:

In this new edition of this informative book, discover the risk-factor assessment and prevention strategies you need to implement a successful pressure ulcer prevention program. This resource is completely updated to include the latest staging requirements and the most up-to-date treatment guidelines.

Table of Contents

Front Matter

Background and scope

Prevention

Development and staging of pressure ulcers

Risk assessment

Wound assessment

Pain, nutrition, and infection assessment

Common documentation and treatment problems

Treatment concepts

Wound-care products

Wound healing

Building your team, program, and tools

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