Each year, over 4,000 Australians experience hospital-acquired pressure injuries. These types of injury take a long time to heal, and can have serious consequences for patients’ health. Because of their nature, pressure injuries can also inhibit rehabilitation,
Each year, over 4,000 Australians experience hospital-acquired pressure injuries. These types of injury take a long time to heal, and can have serious consequences for patients’ health. Because of their nature, pressure injuries can also inhibit rehabilitation, mobility and long-term quality of life.
Preventing pressure injuries is a primary challenge for healthcare facilities. Despite advances in pressure injury prevention equipment and training, sometimes these injuries still occur in approximately 9.7% of every 10,000 patients. When pressure ulcers occur, it’s important for healthcare staff to properly classify and treat the injury.
How are pressure injuries staged?
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