The Role of Pressure-Induced Vasodilation (PIV) in Preventing Pressure Injuries.
Understanding the Mechanisms and Implications for Healthcare Management.
For too long, millions of people have been affected by pressure injuries, which have caused great suffering to many individuals and cost the healthcare system both money and resources.1-3 Pressure injuries typically occur over a bony prominence, where common mechanical causes include shear, pressure, or both factors.4,5 As a result, Australia is burdened with a $9.11 billion (AUD) total annual spend on pressure injuries.1 On an individual level, the total expense of treating each patient for a pressure injury can vary from $3,600 to $151,700, which can cause significant strain on the healthcare system’s resources.6,7
