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National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) Terms and Definitions A common language is needed for effective communication in discussion of support surfaces. The Support Surface Standards Initiative of the NPUAP issued a list of 40 Terms and Definitions with an extensive literature review. Mattress Evaluation Sheet This is a suggested form that may be used to assist in making an informed decision between mattress sample products. Surface Selection Guide - Categories and Patient Criteria This guide is discussed in our on-line course titled "Choosing the Support Surface". This course is about choosing the product category to match patient needs. |


