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Pressure
Sore Prevention & Management
Although
most frequently associated with elderly
patients, pressure sores,
also known as decubitus ulcers, bed sores, or pressure ulcers,
can affect
any person confined to bed or a wheelchair for long periods of
time are are estimated to affect up to 15 percent of all
hospitalized patients and up to 35 percent of nursing home
residents. A pressure sore is a damaged area of skin which
occurs when pressure reduces or cuts off the blood supply to a
particular part of the body for prolonged periods of time.
Pressure sore increase the risk of complications such as serious
infection, and
lead to extensive rehabilitation and hospitalization. These
resources will help increase your knowledge about risk
assessment, pressure ulcer prevention, skin
care management, positioning, pressure sore healing and
therapy.
Sites
& Resources
- Merck
Manual of Geriatrics-Pressure Sores-Focuses on the
incidence, etiology, classification, laboratory values,
treatment and prevention of decubitus ulcers.
- Prediction,
Prevention, and Early Treatment of Pressure Ulcers
in Adults- Clinical Practice Guidelines regarding
the effectiveness
and appropriateness of procedures and practices designed to
predict,
prevent, and treat pressure ulcers.
- Skin
Management in Spinal Cord Injury-Printable guide
with illustrations of how to avoid pressure sores and how to
use position changes to relieve skin pressure. [Jackson
Memorial Medical Center]
- Anatomy
of the Skin-UM's dermatology health guide with
comprehensive information about skin information, common
disorders, and anatomy.
- An
Introduction To Skin Cancer-Causes, types, treatments
& an up to date UV forecast for various cities.
- Athlete's
Foot Handout- Printable handout for patients-How to
Treat Athlete's Foot.
- Botanical
Dermatology Database-This is an excellent resource for
plant-related dermatoses and treatments, and includes
pertinent references.
- Cliniweb
Skin Diseases-A very extensive list to resources on the
web by category of skin disorder.
- Colour
Guide to the Nursing Management Of Chronic Wounds-A
generously illustrated, full-color guide to current wound
management and nursing care procedures, this book covers the
physiology of healing, infection, assessment, cleansing,
dressings, pressure sores, ulcers, and patient education.
- Common
Skin Diseases- Information and medical images of common
conditions ranging from acne thru wrinkles from the National
Skin Center
- Cutaneous
Parasite Home Page-A Dermatological Menagerie of
Creatures that Bite, Sting, Infect, and Infest Human Skin.
- DermQuest-DermQuest
allows members to search and view a comprehensive slide
library of nearly 50,000 clinical dermatology images.
- Dermatology
Disease Information Sheets- Printable information sheets
with color photos of conditions on disorders ranging from
acne to yeast infections.
- Dermatology
Images-An online course from the UC Davis Health System
the Dermatology Image Bank can be searched by Diagnosis or
keyword
- Dermatology
Image Bank-Comprehensive image bank which features a
self quiz as well.
[Univ.
of Utah's Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library]
- Dermatology
Images- Large database of images including lice,
chickenpox and others good for student nurses and or
patients. [Univ of Iowa.]
- Dermatology
Image Atlas-Johns Hopkins University's megasite with
over 4,000 images, quizes, and CME.
- Dermatology
in Cinema-A look at skin conditions portrayed in films
and actors with skin conditions by what else- a
dermatologist film buff.
- Dermatology
Online Atlas-An extensive online atlas of dermatologic
images depicting over 4,500 different diagnoses.
- Dermatology
Nurses Association-Established as a non-profit
organization in 1981, DNA serves its members through a
national structure, regionally and locally in the United
States and internationally.
- Dermatology
Online Journal-Read complete articles with outstanding
photos too online, and this is available in English or
Spanish.
- Dermnet-A
dermatological resource for both patients and physicians. It
has a CME section where continuing education for physicians
is provided. Lay people can find information on more than
180 skin diseases, as well as a directory to New
Zealand-based doctors.
- Dermatopathology-Extensive
dermatology images.[Introduction to Clinical Medicine:
Dermatology Section, Systemic Pathology: Lecture and
Laboratory-IU School of Medicine, Indianapolis.]
- Epidermolysis
Bullosa Research & Information-Epidermolysis Bullosa
(EB) is a group of inherited disorders in which the skin and
mucous membranes are so fragile that the slightest touch may
cause painful blistering. The site is a wonderful source of
information.
- Hair
Loss Information Center-About hair loss in men and women
& treatment.
- Hardin
MD-Dermatology & Skin Diseases-The *best* list of
Internet sources in dermatology and skin disorders.
- Herpes
Zoster (Shingles) Eye Infections-Information about
shingles infections of the eye, causes & treatment.
- Hives
(Urticaria)- Causes, good pictures for recognition &
treatment modalities of common causes of hives.
- Impetigo
Skin Infection-Definition, causes, treatment &
prevention information.
- Infection
Control Resources-Epidemiology, infectious disease, and
infection control resources.
- Internet
Dermatology Society-This site hosts an online
dermatology rounds, an electronic textbook, and several
other dermatology resources.
- Jaundice-
Causes, disease information, pictures, treatment modalities.
- Latex
Allergy Association-Educational materials, support
groups, publications and product information to assist
with understanding natural rubber latex allergy.
- Lupus
Foundation-A comprehensive research & information
site with info about causes, symptoms, testing, treatment,
research & resource library & forum.
- Nail
Disorders and Treatments-Printable information about
common nail problems (with pictures) by the American College
of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
- National
Psoriasis Foundation-Lots of information about psoriasis
and psoriatic arthritis, articles, information about
treatments & news.
- Occupational
Skin Infections-Nice reference to type of occupation,
common exposure, and type of potential skin infection they
are prone to contract.
- Personal
Health-Smoker's face-The distinctive characteristics of
smoker's face, which makes people look far older than their
years.
- Porphyria
Page-Patient guide for all people with this disorder. It
contains
relavant information and a list of safe and unsafe drugs
which can be used.
- Pressure
Sores-Printable, short, and well written information
sheet.
- Psoriasis Itch Causing Marital
Tension?-Tips for dealing with psoriasis.
- Quick
Integumentary Reference Card-Pocket sized laminated card
set provides an explanation and pictures of the skin,
disorders, burns, wound products, and glossary.
- Rosacea-
How to Recognize Rosacea. Early symptoms of Rosacea.
Pamphlet information regarding diagnosis and treatment.
- Scleroderma
Foundation-Facts, literature, research, articles, grant
information & links.
- Skin
Abscesses- Printable articles that explain what a boil
is, how to treat them & how to prevent them.
- Skin
Cancer Foundation- Vast information useful to patients
and providers including pamphlets.
- Skin
and Connective Tissue Diseases- Vast list of sites with
about dermatology and skin conditions.
- Skin
and Wound Infections-Good article for nursing students
to get an overview of various commonly seen problems with
pictures.
- Tinea
Corporis (Ringworm)-Printable page that defines (with
pictures as well), gives causes, and treatment.
- The
Mole Hill-A pictoral guide to identification of benign
and malignant skin nevi by the Univ Of Florida.
- Tumors
of the Skin & Other Skin Diseases-This dermatology
site covers three basic areas: basic science of skin and
skin disease; an introduction to the 20 most common or
important dermatoses; and the physical diagnosis of the
skin. An excellent online resource.
- Vascular
Birthmarks Foundation- Excellent resources and pictures
of various hemangiomas, port wine stains, and other vascular
birthmarks.
- Virtual
Dermatology-Indiana University's case studies. Great
presentation- case history, allergies, photo of condition-
wonderful way to broaden & sharpen your nursing skills.
- What
do the symptoms of STD's look like?-Self Explanatory.
- When
are the seeds of postoperative pressure sores sown?-(Article)-Pressure
sores are often thought to be slothful chronic wounds
forming slowly because of poor nursing. In fact, that is far
from the truth- read this insightful article.
- Warts-Printable
pamphlet for patient or students about the underlying
causes, facts, and treatment of warts.
- Wound
Care Resources.
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