Pressure Ulcer Prevention Resources
- 30 Degree Tilt
- Assessment Tool for Darkly Pigmented Skin
- Daily Repositioning and Skin Inspection Chart
- Dry Black Heel
- Moisture Related Skin Damage Grading Tool
- Pressure Ulcer Grading Tool
- Pressure Ulcer Safety Cross
- Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcer Standards
- SSKIN bundle
- Standards for prevention and management of pressure ulcers
- Tissue Viability Waterlow Pressure Area Risk Assessment Chart
National Guidelines
- ANTT Wound Process Guide
- ANTT Complex Wound Care
- ANTT Simple Wound Care
- Cellulitis Pathway
- CPR for Feet :- Any wounds on the foot of a person with diabetes should be referred to Diabetic Foot Clinic or Diabetic Podiatrist for expert input please see podiatry’s own pages on the intranet for updated referral information
- Haematoma Pathway
- Patient Cellulitis Leaflet
- Scottish Ropper Ladder
- SWAAG Guide
- Wound swabbing
Local Guidelines
Here is a helpful external website which has animated modules on wound healing that can be accessed by anyone: https://www.mymicroworld.online/
For more information and how to refer to TVN see the links below:
Tissue Viability Information & Referrals
East Region Formulary for Wound Management
