Pressure Injury Research Papers

There is a large variety of different kinds of wounds out there today. Treating wounds depends on the type of wound it is. Wound care has become a huge part of the medical world. It definitely takes a special kind of person to undress, clean, and apply a new dressing to different kinds of wounds all day long. I respect all the nurses who have to skills to manage those wounds along with treating the patient with the upmost respect. Pressure injury is a termed defined as pressure placed on any skin surface, usually a bony prominence against a surface for long periods of time. There are many different risk factors that can predispose a person to a pressure injury like skin quality, incontinence, immobility, and nutrition along with other factors. People need to take care of their skin by bathing regularly and applying some kind of moisturizer to enhance the elasticity of their skin. People with underlying diseases can increase their risk for developing pressure injuries. Skin is the largest organ, which covers the entire body and should be cleaned and protected against breakdown. Characteristics of this wound consists of different stages that determine the severity of the wound. The first stage is skin that is intact that has redness and is
The different stages should be treated individually. Not only based on the kind of dressing but whether or not the patient has any other conditions that could further put their skin at risk for not healing properly. Any wound should have eschar, which is dead necrotic tissue, removed in order to enhance the chances of the wound healing. All wounds should be cleansed with either normal saline or if prescribed a certain cleanser than dressed according to its severity. Pressure injuries are dressed, packed, or left open to air. At some point all of the above will happen but varies depending on the severity and how long the healing process