Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline
Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline Prevention Chapters
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Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Online Living Guideline (Online version)
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Methodology
Review the guideline methods to understand the ratings of evidence and recommendations
About the Guideline
Background information about the Guideline
Guideline Governance Group
The Guideline Governance Group represent the Partner Organizations: NPIAP, EPUAP and PPPIA
Guideline Contributors
Over 200 contributors from more than 40 countries, representing NPIAP, EPUAP, PPPIA and 17 Associate Wound Organizations
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Definition and Etiology
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Pressure Injury Risk
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Skin and Tissue Assessment
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Preventive Skin Care
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Nutrition
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Repositioning
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Support Surfaces
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Heel Pressure Injuries
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Device Related Pressure Injuries
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Glossary
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Future Priorities