PRESSURE ULCER PREVENTION WEB PAGE


Prevention is the best treatment for pressure ulcers.

Pressure reduction devices are useful in preventing pressure ulcers and shearing force.

However these devices are not substitutes for frequent repositioning and accurate nursing assessment of patients who are at risk for developing pressure ulcers.


This site was created and is maintained by:

John Kaletski

Welcome to my web page which features some interesting information pertaining to pressure ulcer prevention from a nursing research perspective. The associated nursing interventions are the result of the literature review which can be viewed below by clicking on the appropriate description below.

This site is especially designed for nurses and nursing students. Feel free to use or download any information that is of interest to you.


Feel free to contact me at: johnkaletski@geocities.com


The Following Information Is Available At This Web Site:

Literature Review of Nursing Literature On Pressure Ulcer Prevention

References Consulted

Etiology, Pathophysiology & Clinical Manifestations of Pressure Ulcers

Nursing Process Relating To Pressure Ulcers - Assessment

Nursing Process Relating To Pressure Ulcers - Nursing Diagnoses

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