October 7, 2008 — Editor's note: Presentations regarding pressure ulcers at the National Conference of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners (NCGNP), held from September 25 to 27 in St. Louis, Missouri, ...
Why: Pressure ulcers are serious problems that occur frequently in hospitalized, community-dwelling and nursing home older adults, accounting for 3-11% in acute facilities, and 24% in long-term ...
Pressure ulcers progress through several stages. In the early stages, they may barely break the skin. In later stages, they can involve deep wounds and carry a higher risk of complications, like ...
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