Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(1):33-39

Ways to prevent and treat decubitus ulcers as seen by a pharmacist

Mgr.Irena Slaninová¹, Mgr.Milan Vegerbauer¹, Mgr.Josef Malý^1,2

¹ Nemocniční lékárna, FN Motol, Praha

² Katedra sociální a klinické farmacie, Farmaceutická fakulta UK, Hradec Králové

Decubitus ulcers, also known as pressure ulcers, pressure sores or bedsores, are wounds caused by prolonged pressure and they pose

a major health problem in selected groups of patients (such as the elderly or immobilized). In addition to pressure, the extent of skin

tissue damage is related to a number of other factors. Besides the key risk factors and clinical presentation, major attention will be paid

to recommended and necessary preventive measures and current therapeutic options for decubitus ulcers. Emphasis will be placed on

medicinal and other products available in pharmaceutical service establishments as part of both reimbursed and unreimbursed care and

on the possible involvement of a pharmacist, e. g. by means of consultation for the purpose of selecting suitable products particularly

intended for preventing pressure sores.

Keywords: decubitus ulcer, prevention, treatment, pharmacist

Published: March 20, 2012  Show citation