Role of Nutrition in the Prevention & Treatment of Pressure Injuries

The latest Clinical Practice Guidelines on pressure injury (Stage 2 or greater) suggest providing malnourished and at-risk patients with increased amounts of calories, protein, L-arginine, zinc and other antioxidants provided by diet and oral nutritional supplements or enteral formulas. Dr. Litchford reviews these recommendations from the perspective of the supporting evidence, and the healing process for partial and full thickness wounds. A case study is also presented to reinforce the importance of nutritional assessment and show practical implementation of guideline recommendations.
 

1. Explain the science of skin and key nutrients needed for wound healing.
2. Discuss the nutrition recommendations in the 2019 Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG).
3. Apply and practice implementation of the 2019 CPG nutrition recommendations using a case study approach.