The Prairies are not the only region of the country losing wildlife. At last count, there were 340 species of plants and wildlife in Canada, including 41 in Alberta, that are either vulnerable, threatened or endangered. Twenty seven of those are either extinct or extirpated (no longer found in this country).
Approach Considerations. Once a pressure injury (pressure ulcer) has developed, immediate treatment is required.Commonly used treatments over the years have included innovative mattresses, ointments, creams, solutions, dressings, ultrasonography, ultraviolet heat lamps, sugar, and surgery.
Many studies have confirmed that. hydrocolloids are more effective than traditional dressings (such. as gauze)10 (Table 1). Principles of pressure ulcer management. Accurate and ongoing assessment of the individual. and the wound are essential for effective pressure ulcer. management22. Bearing in mind the negative impact. pressure ulcers have on health-related quality of life23, it. is essential that a systematic approach to assessment is.