Check out the links below for the first of the BPR papers, on the anatomy and physiology of skin and the prevention and management of wounds, and pressure injuries. Three more topic-specific BPRs, on surgical wounds, skin tears and diabetic foot ulcers, will follow in subsequent weeks and together will form the Foundations of Best Practice for Skin and Wound Management, an online resource to assist clinicians in providing the best possible care to their patients – from Wounds Canada (Formerly Canadian Association of Wound Care).
Skin: Anatomy, Physiology and Wound Healing
Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Wounds
Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Pressure Injuries