Children with medical complexity are at a higher risk of skin injury and wound development in the perioperative period. This article highlights the risk factors that predispose children with medical complexity to skin injury and outlines strategies for prevention of severe skin breakdown, infection and poor outcomes. Approaches to protect compromised skin and promote healing are explored, with emphasis on the unique challenges faced by pediatric patients with medical complexity.
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