Pressure Sores Prevention
― Prevention ∙ Because of the great morbidity and mortality associated with pressure sores and the financial burden incurred by treating this problem, their prevention is the primary goal of physicians and health care facilities taking care of patients at risk. Identifying persons at risk is the first step in employing intensive preventive measures. ∙ Persons at risk should undergo frequent assessment and be placed in an environment that enhances soft tissue viability, [...].
