A New Era of Pressure Ulcer Accountability in Acute Care

Autor: Elizabeth A. Ayello, Courtney H. Lyder
Rok vydání: 2008
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Zdroj: Advances in Skin & Wound Care. 21:134-140
ISSN: 1527-7941
DOI: 10.1097/01.asw.0000305421.81220.e6
Popis: To familiarize wound care practitioners with the 5 Million Lives Campaign's pressure ulcer prevention intervention.This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in wound care.After reading this article and taking this test, the reader should be able to: 1. List organizational and national initiatives that address pressure ulcer prevention. 2. Identify characteristics of pressure ulcers. 3. Identify 6 strategies that help prevent pressure ulcers.
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