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| This algorithm provides a general path of decision-making for assessment, management, and treatment of pressure ulcers. Each area of the chart links to detailed information designed to assist health care providers. This tool should be used along with the consultative services of a wound care specialist, such as an ET nurse, physical therapist, clinical nurse specialist with expertise in wound management, or a physician when indicated. |
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| Click on an area of the chart below for more detailed information. |
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| Developed in collaboration
with Bonnie Sue Rolstad, RN, BA, CWOCN Bryant Rolstad
Consultants, LLC, St. Paul, MN Photography courtesy of
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| References |
| Bergstrom N, Bennett MA, Carlson CE, et al. Treatment of Pressure Ulcers. Clinical Practice Guideline, No.15. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Public Health Service, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. AHCPR Publication No. 95-0652. December 1994. |
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| Hess, Cathy Thomas. Nurse's Clinical Guide to Wound Care. Springhouse, PA: Springhouse Corporation, 1997. |
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| Krasner D, Kane D (eds). Chronic Wound Care: A Clinical Source Book for Healthcare Professionals, Second Edition, Wayne, Pennsylvania: Health Management Publications, Inc. 1997. |
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| Maklebust J. Using wound care products to promote a healing environment. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America 1996 8(2) 141-158. |
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| Maklebust J, Sieggreen. Pressure Ulcers: Guidelines for Prevention and Nursing Management. Second Edition. Springhouse, PA: Springhouse Corporation, 1996. |
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| Panel for the Prediction and Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in Adults. Pressure Ulcers in Adults: Prediction and Prevention. Clinical Practice Guideline, No. 3. AHCPR Publication No. 92-0047. Rockville, MD: Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Public Health Service, US Department of Health and Human Services, May 1992. |
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| Rolstad BS. Wound dressings: Making the right match. Nursing 97 June 32hn1-3. |
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| Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society: Standards of Care, Patient with Dermal Wound: Pressure Ulcers. Laguna Beach, CA 1992. |
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