Device-related pressure ulcers: SECURE prevention. Second edition

Amit Gefen, Catherine T Milne, Fiona Coyer, Guido Ciprandi, Karen Ousey, Nicola Waters, Norihiko Ohura, Paulo Alves, Peter Worsley

 

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Although great strides have been made to tackle hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPUs), there is a need for greater recognition of device-related pressure ulcers (DRPUs), including their causes, management and prevention. This consensus statement, an updated second edition, aims to continue raising awareness of these largely preventable injuries and, crucially, to stimulate action … read more