Pressure Injuries and Skin Failure.
Clin Geriatr Med
; 40(3): 385-395, 2024 Aug.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38960532
ABSTRACT
Pressure injuries are a common chronic wound in the older adult. Care of pressure injuries is an interprofessional effort and involves physicians, nurses, registered dieticians, rehabilitation therapists, and surgical subspecialties. Numerous treatment modalities exist but have varying evidence to substantiate their efficacy. All primary and other care providers, particularly geriatricians, need to be aware of current evidence-based prevention and treatment standards. When healing is not expected, palliative care should be considered to avoid futile procedures and preserve dignity and quality of life.
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01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pressure Ulcer
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Geriatr Med
Journal subject:
GERIATRIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article