Definition: A pressure ulcer is localised damage to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence (or related to a medical or other device) resulting from sustained pressure (including pressure associated with shear).
The damage can be present as intact skin or an open ulcer and may be painful.” (NHS Improvement 2018)
For Patients:
Stop the pressure
Stop the pressure video
The 5 key messages to prevent Pressure Ulcers
For Professionals:
NICE
https://www.nationalwoundcarestrategy.net/pressure-ulcer/
https://www.nationalwoundcarestrategy.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Pressure-ulcer-categorisation-poster.pdf
Best Practice Maintaining Skin integrity