Convasations Ep 1: The shear truth about prophylactic dressings in pressure injury prevention

In the inaugural episode of Convasations, an educational podcast series by Convatec Learning, host Nancy Livada delves into the topic of pressure injury prevention using prophylactic dressings.Joined by Dr. Tod Brindle, a seasoned Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse and co-chair of the NPIAP Prophylactic Dressing Standards Initiatives, the episode provides insights into the mechanisms of pressure injury formation and the advances in prophylactic dressing technology.Key takeaways include understanding the multi-factorial causes of pressure injuries, the importance of hospital-acquired pressure injury protocols, and the role of advanced dressings in reducing these injuries.The episode also discusses the disparities in the adoption of these preventive measures and the future of risk assessment with artificial intelligence. NPIAP’s Prophylactic DressingStandards Initiative: https://npiap.com/page/PDSIEPUAP’s Educational Hub: https://epuap.org/education/