Choosing the right support surface

Adv Skin Wound Care. 2005 Apr;18(3):158-61. doi: 10.1097/00129334-200504000-00014.

Abstract

Purpose: To provide the clinician with an overview of support surfaces used to manage tissue integrity as well as a review of how pressure ulcers develop.

Target audience: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in understanding how available support surfaces can impact the development and treatment of pressure ulcers.

Objectives: After reading the article and taking the test, the participant should be able to:

MeSH terms

  • Beds / statistics & numerical data*
  • Beds / supply & distribution
  • Choice Behavior*
  • Humans
  • Needs Assessment
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Patient Selection*
  • Posture
  • Pressure
  • Pressure Ulcer / etiology
  • Pressure Ulcer / prevention & control*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Shear Strength
  • Wound Healing