Last updated on 3/3/19 | First published on 2/18/19 | Literature review current through Sep. 2024
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Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Overview - Free topic: Latest clinical guidelines, Quality Measures and resources on pressure ulcers/injuries
Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Introduction and Assessment : Framework for assessment of patients with pressure ulcers/injuries. Includes concise abstract, clinical pathway/algorithm for use at the point-of-care, and comprehensive resources on the condition (e.g. epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, pathophysiology, history, physical examination, diagnosis, differential diagnoses, documentation and ICD-10 coding)
- Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Classification/Staging : Details and pictures on the most common classification systems for pressure ulcers/injuries, along with tips for classification and coding
- Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Is it Really a Stage 2?: Practical framework for clinicians on how to differentiate Stage 2 pressure ulcers/injuries on the gluteal region from selected common conditions, namely incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) and friction-induced skin injury (FISI), including pictures and ICD-10 codes for these conditions
Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Treatment: Framework for evidence-based treatment plans that meet quality measures. Includes concise abstract, clinical pathway/ algorithm for use at point-of-care, and comprehensive protocols for management of pressure ulcers/injuries
Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Prevention: Systematic approach to identifying patients at risk for developing pressure ulcers/injuries (PUs/PIs) and developing specific care plans, primarily based on the latest evidence-based clinical guidelines
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