Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline
Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline Prevention Chapters
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Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Quick Reference Guide Prevention Recommendations (PDF)
Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries Guideline (Online version)
International Guideline Classification System tools
Dark skin tones with NPIAP 2016 classification
Light skin tones with NPIAP 2016 classification
Dark skin tones with NPIAP/EPUAP classification
Light skin tones with NPIAP/EPUAP classification
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Methodology
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About the Guideline
Background information about the Guideline
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Guideline Contributors
Over 200 contributors from more than 40 countries, representing NPIAP, EPUAP, PPPIA and 17 Associate Wound Organizations
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Definition and Etiology
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Pressure Injury Risk
Section content coming soon
GGG’s manuscript: From Screening to Full Risk Assessment in Pressure Injury Prevention: Targeting the Right Care to the Right Patients
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Skin and Tissue Assessment
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Technologies to Assess Skin and Tissue
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Classification
Pressure Injury Classification section (coming soon)
International Guideline Classification System tools:
Light skin tones and dark skin tones: NPIAP 2016 classification system
Light skin tones and dark skin tones: NPIAP/EPUAP classification system
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Preventive Skin Care
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Repositioning
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Support Surfaces
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Heel Pressure Injuries
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Device Related Pressure Injuries
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Glossary
Content coming soon
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Future Priorities