A new option to support pressure injury prevention
The prevention of hospital acquired pressure ulcers remains a significant clinical challenge in today’s healthcare environment. It is estimated that more than 2.5 million Americans develop pressure ulcers each year and that up to 60,000 individuals die from complications.¹ Published guidelines support the consideration of applying a polyurethane foam dressing to bony prominences for the prevention of pressure ulcers in anatomical areas frequently subjected to friction and shear.²
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1. Are we ready for this change? Content last reviewed October 2014. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.