The aim of this guideline is to increase awareness of pressure injuries amongst health care professionals at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH). Most pressure injuries are preventable if appropriate evidence-based measures are implemented, including comprehensive risk assessment, skin care and targeted prevention strategies. Pressure injuries are associated with increased morbidity and hospital stay, as well hospital costs. Children and neonates are at higher risk due to their relatively larger skin surface area, increased nutritional requirements and risk of nutritional deficiencies, immature skin and the use of medical devices.
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