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CURRENT DECUBITUS PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ALGORHYTM
ALEKSANDAR GAJIĆ
; Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Chronic Wound Treatment, Dr Miroslav Zotović Institute for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Banja Luka, RS Bosnia & Herzegovina
Abstract
Decubitus ulcer treatment options, as well as the etiology, classification and prevention guidelines are presented. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach along with prevention and education is emphasized. The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel guidelines ensure contemporary decubitus ulcer treatment all over the world, while adoption of the basic algorithm is a precondition of good medical practice and nursing care. Upgrading the patient quality of life and complete healing of decubitus ulcer is definitely achievable by strict application of these recommendations.
Keywords
decubitus ulcer; prevention; therapy; methods; chronic wound care; national pressure Ulcer Advisory panel
Hrčak ID:
128731
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Publication date:
6.10.2014.
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