11/26/2025
Time is a critical factor in commonly employed measures to prevent pressure ulcers and deep tissue injury.¹ ⏰
A pressure ulcer can develop quickly, and as such, skin inspection should be a high priority and performed as soon as possible following admission to a healthcare service.²
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References:
1. Gefen, A., "How much time does it take to get a pressure ulcer? Integrated evidence from human, animal, and in vitro studies," Wound Management & Prevention, vol. 54, no. 10, October 2008, , accessed 16 September 2025.
2. European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance, "Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline," The International Guideline, Emily Haesler (Ed.), EPUAP/NPIAP/PPPIA: 2019.