The 21st of November is Stop Pressure Injury Day. Throughout this time we will be raising awareness of pressure injuries by highlighting the global impact they can have on patients and care environments, how they are caused and the best ways to prevent them with a series of informative articles. Pressure injuries are today included among the daily challenges faced by clinicians around the world and their prevalence and incidence remain high in many care settings.1

November 15th 2018 is World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day. This special day focuses on raising the awareness of the problem of pressure injuries, also referred to as pressure ulcers, worldwide.

The 21st of November is Stop Pressure Injury Day. Throughout this time we will be raising awareness of pressure injuries by highlighting the global impact they can have on patients and care environments, how they are caused and the best ways to prevent them with a series of informative articles. The occurrence of pressure injuries, also known as pressure ulcers, still remains high in many care environments, despite advances in technology and education and guidelines. Such injuries can cause a lot of pain for patients.1

The occurrence of pressure injuries is not limited to acute settings. Anyone can potentially develop a pressure injury. The main causes of pressure injuries, also known as pressure ulcers, are pressure, shear and microclimate. However, other factors such as age, mobility, obesity, medication and malnutrition all affect a patient’s susceptibility to developing one.

Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide but research suggests that it can be preventable through evidence-based prevention strategies. Learn more about mechanical prophylaxis and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) with our downloadable summary below.

As part of World Thrombosis Day we are joining the campaign to spread awareness about Venous Thromboembolism with a series of articles about this deadly disease. Learn more about preventing VTE and download our clinical evidence brochure for insights on Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC).

As part of World Thrombosis Day 2019 we will be joining the campaign to spread awareness about VTE, the most common cause of hospital related deaths, with informative articles explaining its causes, treatment and prevention methodologies.

Here at Arjo, we are committed to improving the everyday lives of people affected by reduced mobility and age-related health challenges. As part World Alzheimer's Month we will be joining the campaign to spread awareness about dementia.

For a patient, a pressure injury can be a devastating experience that is both frightening and extremely painful. Even a small wound requires comprehensive treatment to ensure it both heals effectively and does not develop in severity.