Emerging treatments
Your Organisational Guidance
ebpracticenet urges you to prioritise the following organisational guidance:
Recommandations nationales pour la prévention des escarres de décubitusPublished by: KCELast published: 2013Een nationale richtlijn voor decubituspreventiePublished by: KCELast published: 2013Een nationale richtlijn voor de behandeling van decubitusPublished by: KCELast published: 2013Rol van de verpleegkundige bij de preventie van decubitusPublished by: FOD VolksgezondheidLast published: 2016Recommandations nationales pour le traitement des escarres de décubitusPublished by: KCELast published: 2013Rôle infirmier dans la prévention des escarres à domicilePublished by: SPF Santé publiqueLast published: 2016Platelet-rich plasma
Several small studies have suggested that the application of platelet-rich plasma enhances the healing of pressure ulcers.[96][17]
Growth factors
Topical application of platelet-derived growth factor to a stage 3 or 4 wound may promote healing.[97] Application of recombinant human granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (rhGM-CSF) may have a beneficial effect on pressure ulcers, but there is currently insufficient evidence to recommend its use.[98]
Topical phenytoin
It is uncertain whether topical application of phenytoin (as a powder via an impregnated dressing, or as a cream) improves healing of stage 1 and 2 pressure ulcers.[99] Further adequately powered RCTs are needed.
Use of this content is subject to our disclaimer