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SPIPP: Shortcut to the Guidelines

An introduction to the Standardized Pressure Injury Prevention Protocol (S-PIPP), derived from the guidelines and including new research findings. The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel created a “short cut” for SPIPP to help nurses in critical care closely examine the interventions for pressure injury prevention.

Web link Date Added: 01/16/2024 Date Last Modified: Jan 16 2024 3:22PM

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Pressure Ulcers in People with Dark Skin Tones

This one-page card may be used in assessing and staging pressure injuries in patients with dark skin tones.

Adobe PDF Date Added: 04/27/2023 Date Last Modified: Apr 27 2023 12:05PM

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Wound Classification

This presentation hosted by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality contains detailed information on assessing and measuring a wound.

Adobe PDF Date Added: 04/27/2023 Date Last Modified: Apr 27 2023 12:00PM

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The CMUNRO SCALE© Education Sheet

The CMUNRO SCALE© facilities a mnemonic strategy to learning perioperative risk factors. The letters of each key word converts the information in the Munro Scale into more manageable information for perioperative nurses.

Adobe PDF Date Added: 04/27/2023 Date Last Modified: Apr 27 2023 1:34PM

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Munro Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Scale

Excel spreadsheet of the Munro Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Scale for adult perioperative patients.

Microsoft Excel Date Added: 04/27/2023 Date Last Modified: Apr 27 2023 1:26PM

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NPIAP™ Pressure Injury and Stages

Pressure injuries occur as a result of intense pressure, prolonged pressure or pressure in combination with shear. This tool with photographs from the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel can aid in staging pressure injuries.

Adobe PDF Date Added: 04/27/2023 Date Last Modified: Apr 27 2023 1:39PM

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Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management Pathway

This tool from 3M/Harm Free Care provides a visual flowchart of pressure injury prevention, evaluation and management for health care personnel.

Adobe PDF Date Added: 04/27/2023 Date Last Modified: Apr 27 2023 1:21PM

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Pressure Ulcer Staging Card (Minnesota Hospital Association)

An tool from the Minnesota Hospital Association can aid health care providers in staging pressure injuries and determining pressure points.

Adobe PDF Date Added: 04/07/2023 Date Last Modified: Apr 27 2023 1:15PM

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COVID-19 Pressure Injury Prevention – PIP Tips for Prone Positioning

A National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel tool with tips for prone positioning to prevent pressure injuries.

Adobe PDF Date Added: 02/22/2022 Date Last Modified: Apr 26 2023 2:09PM

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Preventing Pressure Injuries in Hospitals: A Toolkit for Improving Quality of Care

This resource from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) aims to assist hospital staff in implementing effective pressure injury prevention practices through an interdisciplinary approach to care.

Adobe PDF Date Added: 02/17/2022 Date Last Modified: Apr 26 2023 2:11PM

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