The goal of treatment for pressure injuries is to create a healing environment. This may require debridement (removing dead tissue) so new cells can form. Various types of debridement are available.

Learn how to properly clean and dress a pressure injury.

Evaluating pressure injuries includes describing and documenting them and tracking their progress. Staging systems provide you with a guide in this process. The information in this sheet is an overview of the staging and treatment of pressure injuries.

There is no single preventive for pressure injuries. Give priority to pressure relief. Reduce other risks to help maintain a healthy flow of nutrients to the patient’s skin.

Bony prominences are the areas of bone that are close to the skin's surface. These areas are most susceptible to pressure injuries because they have the least amount of cushioning.

Pressure injuries are a growing problem in the healthcare setting. As a healthcare provider, you know that treating pressure injuries needs time and resources. It’s vital to help prevent pressure injuries with attentive care and speed healing with correct treatment.

During your period, pads and tampons absorb the flow and protect your clothes from stains. They come in many styles. Some absorb more than others. To learn how to use them, read the package instructions and check with an adult.

You may notice signs that your period is coming for a week or 2 before it starts. Most of these signs go away soon after each period begins. You may have some, all, or none of the signs listed below.

When you first get your period, it's normal to be confused and wonder what's happening to you. If all your questions aren't answered here, talk with your healthcare provider, your parents, or someone else you trust.

A period is the result of a cycle that takes place inside a girl's body. This menstrual cycle makes it possible for women to have babies. The cycle begins with ovulation, when an egg is released and begins its journey.