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In Brief PURPOSE To present a comprehensive overview of current information on heel pressure ulcer (PrU) risk, development, prevention, and treatment. TARGET AUDIENCE This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in wound care. OBJECTIVES After reading this article and taking this test, the reader should be able to: Identify risk factors for heel PrUs. Describe assessment findings and staging of a heel PrU. Discuss current heel PrU prevention and treatment. This continuing education activity presents a comprehensive review of the known risk factors associated with pressure ulcer development, specifically on the heel, as well as the research found concerning prevention and treatment strategies.
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