THE ROLE OF NURSES IN THE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF PRESSURE ULCERS IN CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS
Keywords:
Pressure ulcers, critically ill patientsAbstract
This article explores the essential role of nurses in the prevention and management of pressure ulcers among critically ill patients. Pressure ulcers are one of the most common complications in intensive care units (ICUs) due to patient immobility, impaired circulation, and critical health conditions. The study analyzes the causes and risk factors of pressure ulcers, nursing responsibilities in early detection and prevention, as well as effective management strategies. Based on research results, the article provides practical recommendations to improve nursing care and reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers in critically ill patients.
References
1. European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance. (2019). Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline. EPUAP/NPIAP/PPPIA.
2. Black, J. M., & Hawks, J. H. (2020). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Clinical Management for Positive Outcomes (10th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier.
3. Braden, B. J., & Bergstrom, N. (1987). A conceptual schema for the study of the etiology of pressure sores. Rehabilitation Nursing, 12(1), 8–12.
