Thinking Differently about Pressure Injury Treatment Part 2

Once a pressure injury has appeared, you need to take immediate action. Contact your health professional for all pressure injuries regardless of the stage. You may be referred to a wound care specialist to help heal your wound. Do not be embarrassed as you know pressure injuries develop for a variety of reasons, many of which do NOT include lack of care on your part. A pressure injury usually occurs due to combinations of reasons that can include self-care issues but also metabolic reasons … You need to be evaluated for treatment. If the wound is open, a treatment plan will be made for you to follow. If you see a change in pigmentation without an opening in the skin that you have dealt with previously, you may already know your plan. You will need to work with your healthcare professional if an area is repeating pressure injuries … read more