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Pressure Ulcers: What you should know Consortium of Spinal Cord Injury Medicine USA
This Guide is important because:
• People with SCI are at lifelong risk for developing pressure ulcers.
• Pressure ulcers are a serious problem that affects health and well-being.
• Many pressure ulcers can be prevented.
• The earlier pressure ulcers are found, the more easily they can be treated.
This Guide is intended to help you and those who assist with your care learn how to prevent pressure ulcers.
It is suitable for:
- People with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Family, friends, personal care attendants, and others who help you with your care.
- Health-care providers with whom you come in contact, especially your primary care physician.
Resource details
| Contributed by: | SCI Education Programme |
| Authored by: |
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| Authored on: | 2002 |
| Licence: | © All rights reserved More information on licences |
| First contributed: | 23 March 2026 |
| Audience access level: | Full user |
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