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Published on: November 30, 2022
Pressure ulcer prevention, patient positioning and protective equipment
Mark Collier1, Sarah Jones2, Gilly Glendewar3
1Nurse Consultant and Associate Lecturer-Tissue Viability, University of Lincolnshire; Chair of the Leg Ulcer Forum (England and Wales); and European Wound Management Association Council Member.
Abstract:
Pressure ulcer (PU) prevention is a high priority for health professionals in all settings. While PU incidence is expected to rise given the ageing population in the UK and Europe, PUs can occur in people of any age. It is therefore imperative that all practitioners know about the causes and consequences of PUs and be aware of up-to-date guidance on the prevention and management in patients who have developed a PU or who are at risk of developing a PU. Health professionals should also be aware of preventive equipment highlighted in national and local guidance, prevention strategies and protocols. This article discusses these issues and the Devon (Cardinal Health) prevention and repositioning product range.
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