Boyko TV, Longaker MT, Yang GP, et al.
Advances in wound care. Date of publication 2018 Feb 1;volume 7(2):57-67.
1. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle). 2018 Feb 1;7(2):57-67. doi:
10.1089/wound.2016.0697.
Review of the Current Management of Pressure Ulcers.
Boyko TV(1)(2), Longaker MT(1)(3), Yang GP(1)(4)(5).
Author information:
(1)Hagey Laboratory for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Department of Surgery,
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Division, Stanford University School of
Medicine, Stanford, California.
(2)Department of Surgery, University at Buffalo SUNY, Buffalo, New York.
(3)Institute of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University
School of Medicine, Stanford, California.
(4)Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford,
California.
(5)Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California.
Significance: The incidence of pressure ulcers is increasing due to our aging
population and the increase in the elderly living with disability. Learning how
to manage pressure ulcers appropriately is increasingly important for all
professionals in wound care. Recent Advances: Many new dressings and treatment
modalities have been developed over the recent years and the goal of this review
is to highlight their benefits and drawbacks to help providers choose their tools
appropriately. Critical Issues: Despite an increased number of therapies
available on the market, none has demonstrated any clear benefit over the others
and pressure ulcer treatment remains frustrating and time-consuming. Future
Directions: Additional research is needed to develop products more effective in
prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
DOI: 10.1089/wound.2016.0697
PMCID: PMC5792240
PMID: 29392094
