Authors

  1. Brienza, David M. PhD
  2. Geyer, Mary Jo PhD, PT, CWS, CLT-LANA

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide the clinician with an overview of support surfaces used to manage tissue integrity as well as a review of how pressure ulcers develop.

 

TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in understanding how available support surfaces can impact the development and treatment of pressure ulcers.

 

OBJECTIVES: After reading the article and taking the test, the participant should be able to:

 

1. Describe the types and characteristics of support surface technologies.

 

2. Discuss the development of pressure ulcers.