Keywords

Braden scale, pressure injury, shear stress, support surfaces, WOCN, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society

Authors

1. McNichol, Laurie MSN, RN, CNS, GNP, CWOCN, CWON-AP, FAAN
2. Mackey, Dianne MSN, RN, CWOCN
3. Watts, Carolyn MSN, RN, CWON
4. Zuecca, Nicolette MPA, CAE

Abstract

Abstract: This article discusses an evidence- and consensus-based support-surface algorithm designed to help clinicians choose the most appropriate support surface for preventing or treating pressure injuries based on patient, nurse, and institutional considerations.