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Nursing aspects; prevention and management of pressure sores in orthopaedic patients [OCOSH Code: ON_T_C_PU]

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Pediatric Skin Integrity

Location: http://www.unchealthcare.org/site/Nursing/nurspractice/protocols/protocols_pdf/protocols12.pdf

Skin Integrity (Pediatric) - Protocol (UNC) Purpose: To identify nursing care for pediatric patients (newborn - 18 years) with potential for alterations in skin integrity
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Pressure Ulcer

Location: http://health.enotes.com/nursing-encyclopedia/pressure-ulcer

Pressure ulcers, also commonly known as bedsores, decubitus ulcers, and pressure sores, are among the most serious skin injuries. These tender or inflamed patches develop when skin covering a weight-bearing part of the body is squeezed between bone and another body part or some other hard object. The ulceration results...
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Pressure Ulcers UNC Protocol

Location: http://www.unchealthcare.org/site/Nursing/nurspractice/protocols/protocols_pdf/protocolp21.pdf

Pressure Ulcers: Stages I, II, III, IV - Protocol (UNC) Purpose: To outline the nursing care of patients with pressure ulcers
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Take the load off by choosing the right support surface

Location: http://calbears.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3689/is_200410/ai_n9454962/pg_1

Nursing, Fall 2004 ACCORDING TO THE National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, most pressure ulcers are treatable and most are preventable-yet patients still die of pressure-ulcer-related complications. One way you can make a difference in your patient's care is by learning how support surfaces, such as mattress overlays, mattress replacements, and specialized...
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