It takes a renewed commitment by hospital and nursing home care staff to help patients avoid pressure ulcers and wounds. Recent case studies show that best practices must be used when a patient is admitted, and monitoring of ulcers and wounds must be done frequently to ensure a patient\u2019s moisture levels, diet, and mobility concerns are addressed. <\/p>\n
\u201cMedical professionals must think proactively when the patient is at risk, not just after a serious ulcer or wound has occurred,\u201d said Greg Grambor, president of Vascular PRNSM. \u201cThere are treatment protocols to help a patient prevent or address these concerns when they are clinically avoidable.\u201d<\/p>\n
The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel suggests that monitoring, evaluating and revising patients\u2019 diets, repositioning them, knowledge of their hemodynamics, and support surfaces are critical to keeping ulcers and wounds under control. A key part of the medical professional\u2019s role is to document all the steps taken to care (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It takes a renewed commitment by hospital and nursing home care staff to help patients avoid pressure ulcers and wounds. Recent case studies show that best practices must be used when a patient is admitted, and monitoring of ulcers and…<\/span><\/p>\n