Pressure Ulcers

Pressure ulcers are a significant source of pain and suffering, particularly among the elderly. Immobility, incontinence and inadequate diet all increase the risk of pressure ulcers. Find more information at the MedQIC Web site.

Evidence-based approach to lower extremity ulcers

Skin and Wound Care Considerations for Non-Caucasian Skin - Patient Safety National Call
Heather Hettrick, PT, PhD, CWS, MLT, FACCWS - Vice President Academic Affairs & Education, American Medical Technologies (November 18, 2009 - Run time: 1:27)
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Full WebEx

Skin Care Fair (ppt)

Reducing Pressure Ulcers in NHs: An Interdisciplinary Process Framework (ppt)

Audio: Debra Bakerjian, PhD, MSN, FNP, and Steve Levenson, MD, CMD (mp3)

PUSH Tool - Ver 3.0

"Protect Your Skin from Pressure Ulcers" brochure (pdf)
"Protect Your Skin from Pressure Ulcers" brochure (Word)
Comparing Your Practice - Pressure Ulcers (pdf)
Comparing Your Practice - Pressure Ulcers (Instructions) (pdf)
Pressure Ulcers - Figure 1 (pdf)
Pressure Ulcers - Figure 2 (pdf)
Pressure Ulcers - Figure 3 (pdf)
Pressure Ulcers - Figure 4 (pdf)
Pressure Points / Positioning cards - front (pdf)

Pressure Points / Positioning cards - back (pdf)

Conference call by Dr. Courtney Lyder: What's New in F-314 and F-315.

• Teleconference on Pressure Ulcers (ppt)
• Transcript (pdf)
• Audio (wav)