Treatment concepts for pressure ulcers

There is a tremendous amount of literature and many seminars that cover pressure ulcer management and treatment, but the overall goal of treatment is rarely emphasized or even discussed. This omission likely stems from a tendency to focus thought processes on the wound itself. Before developing a treatment plan for pressure ulcers, make sure you understand some basic concepts. Treatment does not refer only to a topical approach to the wound; it involves the total interdisciplinary approach. Where do you start?