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Wound Orientation
Pressure Ulcers/Injuries :
Assessment, Management &
Documentation
Pressure Ulcer/Injury Review
Definition
A pressure ulcer/injury 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.
The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP)
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