Pressure Injury Prevention and Wound Management | 合法醫療器材資訊網

由AHommel著作·2018·被引用7次—Themanagementofwoundsandthepreventionofpressureinjuries(alsoknownaspressureulcers)arefundamentalaspectsofthemanagement ...

The management of wounds and the prevention of pressure injuries (also known as pressure ulcers) are fundamental aspects of the management of the patient following fragility fracture, especially following hip fracture and associated surgery. Ageing skin and multiple comorbidities are significant factors in skin injury and wound healing problems. The aim of this chapter is to provide the reader with an overview of evidence-based approaches to the prevention of pressure injuries and to wound management following hip fracture surgery.

At the end of the chapter, and following further study, the nurse will be able to:

Explain the causes and pathophysiology of pressure injuries

Recognise risk factors for pressure injury in patients following hip fracture

Provide evidence-based care to patients at risk of pressure injury

Discuss the factors that inhibit and enhance wound healing

Provide evidence-based car...