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Pressure Ulcers: 5 Minutes 5 Questions

Pauline Beldon, Stella Vig and Keith Harding discuss superficial pressure ulcers, using NPWT and the clinical and legal implications of pressure ulceration. These presentations are sponsored by KCI and coincide with the publication of a new consensus document on pressure, shear, friction and microclimate.

1. Management of pressure ulcers using negative pressure wound therapy

   Stella Vig, Consultant Surgeon, Mayday Hospital, UK, discusses the use of negative pressure wound therapy in patients with pressure ulcers and the types of wound that benefit most from this therapy.

2. Prevention and management of superficial pressure ulcers

   Pauline Beldon, Tissue Viability Nurse from St Helier's Hospital in the UK discusses superficial pressure ulcers and how to reduce the risk of ulceration.

4. Pressure ulcers: implications for practice

   Professor Keith Harding, Cardiff, UK, discusses how pressure ulcers develop, the legal issues arising and using documentation to help prevent pressure ulceration.