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.
Medications that increase the risk of pressure ulcers include anti-inflammatory drugs and beta-blockers. Introduction Pressure ulcers develop in bony areas where the patient is bedridden or wheelchair bound. They are caused by constant pressure and friction with sheets or other materials in these positions. Medications that increase the risk of pressure ulcer development include non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) commonly used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. These risks will be examined further shortly, but first we begin with an overview of pressure ulcers; their causes and treatments.