Dan Jones died at University Health in 2022 after developing a pressure ulcer on his tailbone while a patient. Now, his widow ...

Bedsores strike many of those who are largely confined to a bed or wheelchair, and they are tough to treat. Every year, over ...

Pressure ulcers are a key indicator of the quality and experience of care. A pressure ulcer happens when an area of skin and the tissues underneath it are damaged by being under such pressure that the ...

A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear. There are many contributing or ...

A key to prevention is early detection of at-risk patients with a valid and reliable pressure ulcer risk assessment instrument. Best Tool: The Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk is ...

The U.S. Advanced Wound Care market has demonstrated strong growth, with its valuation at $3.35 billion in 2019, and projections suggest it will reach $4.97 billion by 2027. This ...

This video explains why support surfaces are important in preventing or managing pressure ulcers. It explains how they reduce pressure and counteract shear and frictional forces by optimising ...