Guidelines for the treatment of pressure ulcers

Health care providers face the challenge of providing effective care for increasing numbers of patients with chronic wounds. Pressure ulcers, one type of chronic wound, are estimated to affect 1.3–3 million individuals in the United States.1 Prevalence varies among specific clinical populations, with higher percentages reported for the elderly, the acutely ill, and those who have sustained spinal cord injuries.2,3,4 The first comprehensive...