SSKIN: five steps to prevent and treat pressure ulcers

Specific clinical resources and guidance (more will be added, and we would welcome your suggestions to include)

Surface: make sure your patients have the right support

Skin inspection: early inspection means early detection. Show patients & carers what to look for

Keep your patients moving

Incontinence / moisture: your patients need to be clean and dry

Nutrition / hydration: help patients have the right diet and plenty of fluids

General resources using SSKIN