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Clinical Practice Guidelines For Pressure Ulcers
ILC Reference NO 92:99:005
Item sourced from ILC SA database
Short Description
A booklet that explains the clinical practice guidelines to predict and prevent pressure ulcers. Available in three versions of different lengths.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier information for pricing details.
Features
Chapters in the abridged version include
Introduction
Staging of pressure ulcers
Risk factors
Risk assessment tools
Skin Care
Mechanical loading and support surfaces (foam, sheepskins, air mattresses, overlays, alternating pressure devices, low air loss, turning beds, evaluating and selecting support services)
Documentation
Summary of pressure ulcer preventative strategies
Full length version contains expanded chapters about the above topics as well as additional chapters on;
Methodology
Incidence and prevalence of pressure ulcers
Aetiology of pressure ulcers
Comprehensive appendices, tables and figures.
Models
Available in three versions:
- The pocket guide (4 pages)
- Abridged version (36 pages)
- Full length version (56 pages)
Author
Committee members from Australian Wound Management Association.
Joint Convenors; Nancy Magazinovic and Linda Murray
Chair; Michael Stacey
Publisher
Cambridge Publishing
17 Northwood Street, West Leederville
WA 6076
Australia
Display Information
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Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
AUSTRALIAN WOUND MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION,
WEST LEEDERVILLE, WA
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