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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijmhs.2347.9981.4217.8

Abstract

Pressure sores are the common problems faced by the health care personnel and the family members of critically ill patients. They cause significant burden for the health care system. Even though pressure is the main reason, the etiology is multifactorial. And the patients affected usually will have other associated co-morbidities. Hence systematic approach for the management of pressure sores is necessary for obtaining the better result. SWCR guidelines for wound management are one of the guidelines for manage the chronic wounds. This study highlights the experience of managing pressure sore using SWCR guidelines.

Keywords: Pressure Sores; SWCR Guidelines. 

Corresponding Author : Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Head of Telemedicine, Registrar (Academic), Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry-605006.