The principles of pressure sore prevention

Fletcher, Jacqui RGN, BSc(Hons)

Jacqui Fletcher RGN, BSc(Hons) is Professional Development Leader, Salford Royal Hospitals NHS Trust, Eldwell Unit, Ladywell Hospital, Salford.

Nursing Standard 10(39):p 47-55, June 19, 1996.

This article describes the main causes of pressure sore development and discusses the principles of pressure sore prevention.It relates to UKCC Professional Development categories: Reducing risk and Care enhancement.