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Non-Pressure-Related Skin Failure: Newly DefinedSkin failure in the critically ill was the topic for a multidisciplinary think tank hosted by the NPIAP in August of 2024. Skin failure has been the subject of many articles and has many definitions. This think tank offered a new definition for a skin failure not related to exposure to pressure. Non-pressure skin failure in the critically ill is defined as skin injury that occurs despite standard preventive interventions and for which no other etiology has been identified. Read more. International Pressure Injury ResourcesLearn more about international pressure injury resources.. Quintet QuizzesTest your pressure injury knowledge with our Quintet Quizzes! These 5-question quizzes are created by experts and aim to refresh your knowledge on the staging, treatment, and care of pressure injuries. Slide SetsNPIAP offers a range of expertly crafted slide sets in our Education Center. These materials, curated by leading experts, cover key topics on pressure injury prevention, assessment, and treatment. Accessible online, they are easy to use, providing reliable information to enhance your practice. MonographReleased in November 2012, the monographwas authored by 27 experts from the NPIAP and invited authorities and edited by NPIAP Alum Dr. Barbara Pieper. It focuses on pressure ulcer rates from all clinical settings and populations, rates in special populations, a review of pressure ulcer prevention programs, and a discussion of the state of pressure ulcers in America over the last decade. The E-Monograph is available in full or by individual chapter. View or purchase the monograph! White PapersWhite papers are authoritative reports and guides designed to help solve a problem, answer a question, or clarify a subject. They are primarily intended to engage discussion on known and emerging issues and provide education. This may provide the foundation for consensus topics, position statements, publications and/or continued research. ToolkitsOur education center proudly offers a comprehensive selection of NPIAP toolkits designed to enhance learning and improve patient care. These toolkits provide invaluable resources, including evidence-based guidelines, best practices, and innovative strategies for the prevention and management of pressure injuries. Position StatementsAn NPIAP position statement is a concise document that recaps a topic or delineates the NPIAP’s opinion on a specific issue. It will usually be single topic focused. In counter-distinction to a position paper it will be brief, timely and directed at the current medical/legislative/political landscape. Questions and concerns should be directed to the lead author or the Public Policy Committee. View NPIAP Position Statements Pressure Injury PhotosExplore our curated library of pressure injury photos to support education, training, and accurate identification. These images are vetted by clinical experts and represent a variety of pressure injury stages and presentations to enhance clinical understanding. View NPIAP Pressure Injury Photos PostersOur collection of educational posters presents key pressure injury prevention and treatment concepts in a clear, visual format. Perfect for display in clinical settings, these posters help reinforce best practices and raise awareness among healthcare teams. Logo Use FormIf you are interested in using NPIAP’s logo, please submit a request using the Logo Use Request Form below. All requests will be reviewed by NPIAP, and we’ll follow up as they are received. |
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