Pressure ulcer prevention: pressure ulcer risk assessment and prevention, including the use of pressure-relieving devices (beds, mattresses and overlays) for the prevention of pressure ulcers in primary and secondary care
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32003001248
English
Authors' objectives:
The recommendations in this document are relevant to: - those who are vulnerable to or at elevated risk of developing pressure ulcers - families and carers - healthcare professionals who share in caring for those who are vulnerable to or at elevated risk of developing pressure ulcers - those with responsibility for purchasing pressure-relieving devices.
Authors' methods:
Clinical guideline
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nice.org.uk/cat.asp?c=89894
Year Published:
2003
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Hospitals
- Practice Guidelines as Topic
- Primary Health Care
- Pressure Ulcer
Contact
Organisation Name:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Contact Address:
MidCity Place, 71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6NA, UK. Tel: +44 020 7067 5800; Fax: +44 020 7067 5801
Contact Name:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Email:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Copyright:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)
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