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.