Abstract: Background :Pressure Ulcer (PUs) are frequently occurring health issues in thehealthcare system all over the world . PUs now are defined as"localized damages to the skin and/or underlying soft tissue usually overa bony prominence or related to medical or other devices, caused bysustained pressure (containing pressure associated shear). The injurycan present as intact skin or an open ulcer and may be painful". Children are at high risk for PUs regardless of age or development level, especially pediatric hospitalized patients . Pediatric age is a broad life stage, spanning from birth.....
Key words: PUs : Pressure Ulcers, knowledge, Prevention, staff Nurses
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