NPUAP
Should we include deep tissue injury in pressure ulcer staging systems? The NPUAP debate
Abstract
This year's annual conference of the US National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) included a consensus meeting to evaluate the current NPUAP pressure ulcer staging system. Jeannie Donnelly recounts the lively debate that ensued.
Source and rights
Published by Journal of wound care, 2005. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- NPUAP
- Published
- 2005
- Applies to
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Journal of wound care
- PubMed
- 15909435
- Added to Prognia
- 23 July 2026
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