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Staging Pressure Ulcers

Staging Pressure Ulcers. Chris Ozorio RN BSN CWOCN. NURSES ARE BASICALLY INVESTIGATORS,USING ALL THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES TO PREVENT HARM AND PROMOTE WELL-BEING TO THEIR PATIENT. WHAT? WHEN? WHY? WHO?. ???? WHAT ????.

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Staging Pressure Ulcers

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  1. Staging Pressure Ulcers Chris Ozorio RN BSN CWOCN

  2. NURSES ARE BASICALLY INVESTIGATORS,USING ALL THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES TO PREVENT HARM AND PROMOTE WELL-BEING TO THEIR PATIENT • WHAT? • WHEN? • WHY? • WHO?

  3. ???? WHAT ???? • To accurately stage pressure ulcers, and to know when ulcers should not be staged.

  4. ???? WHEN ???? • On admission do a skin check and remove any dressings, including Duoderm. • Whenever you change a Duoderm or pressure ulcer dressing.

  5. ???? WHY ???? • Accurate assessment and documentation is critical in order to provide evidence of wound healing or failure to heal; effective communication regarding wound staging requires the use of accurate and universally- recognized terminology and descriptors.

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