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Module 1 – Understanding Pressure Ulcers

Illustration showing common pressure points

This Module outlines the occurrence of pressure ulcers (PUs) and describes the impact they have on patients, carers and the health care system.

TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION

TOPIC 2: SKIN ANATOMY AND DEVELOPMENT OF A PRESSURE ULCER

TOPIC 3: PRESSURE ULCER STAGING

TOPIC 4: MODULE ASSESSMENT

 

Last updated: 3 September, 2010
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