Pressure Injuries and Prevention
Pressure Injuries
A pressure injury is localized damage to the skin and/or underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other device. The injury can present as intact skin or an open ulcer and may be painful. The injury occurs as a result of intense and/or prolonged pressure or pressure in combination with shear. The tolerance of soft tissue for pressure and shear may also be affected by microclimate, nutrition, perfusion, co-morbidities and condition of the soft tissue. National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (2016).
Pressure injury staging describes the amount of visible tissue loss caused by pressure-related ischemia.
Pressure injuries are usually found over a bony prominence or under a medical device. Since pressure injuries may be found on any part of the body, it is important to perform a thorough head-to-toe assessment.
Resources
- Mucosal Pressure Injury
- Pressure Injury Staging
- Pressure Injury Interventions
- Pressure Injury Prevention
- Pressure Injury vs. MASD
- Prevention Product Guide
- Pressure Injury Assessment & Prevention Resources
Skin Failure
PUPS Survey Resources
- Pressure Injury Prevalence Study
- Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Study Overview
- How to Run a Pressure Injury Report
National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel
- Complimentary educational webinars & CEUs (many approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing)
- Pressure ulcer staging illustrations
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