Treatment of Pressure Ulcers

Offers a comprehensive program for treating adults with pressure ulcers. Intended for clinicians who examine and treat individuals in all health care settings. This guideline was developed by a panel of experts and is based on the best available scientific evidence and clinical expertise. The recommended treatment program focuses on assessment of the patient and the pressure ulcer: tissue load management; ulcer care; management of bacterial colonization and infection; operative repair in selected patients with Stage III and IV pressure ulcers, and education and quality improvement.