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When accessing pressure injury risks, it is important to consider internal, external and mechanical factors.
Assessment, offloading pressure, wound care and to have a comprehensive treatment plan developed with the support of an interdisciplinary team are the key treatment strategies for managing a pressure injury.
It is true that an effective bowel and bladder management lowers the risk of pressure injury and promote healing.
Acne is not due to the spinal cord injury.
Factors that need to be considered by your healthcare professional to select the right wound dressing are size of the wound, amount of moisture in the wound, screen for possible infection and the condition of the surrounding skin.