Q: What can be done to prevent pressure injury lawsuits? A: As a wound care expert, pressure injury prevention remains at the top of my list. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reported ...

Decubitus ulcers are injuries to the skin that occur when prolonged pressure obstructs blood flow. Decubitus ulcer staging helps doctors determine the best treatment plan for these types of wounds.

The Joint Commission has issued guidance on pressure injuries which can raise the risk for people to have worse outcomes including amputation and infection. The recommendations aim to equip healthcare ...

The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel redefined the definition of a pressure ulcer and the stages of pressure ulcers in 2007, including the original 4 stages and adding 2 stages on deep tissue ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Smith & Nephew launched its Renasys Edge negative pressure wound therapy system. The system is designed to ...