The Initiative Chronische Wunden (Chronic Wounds Action Group)(ICW e.V) is an active German-wide expert medical association. One of its aims is to reduce and/or prevent the pain sufferde by people with chronic wounds through education awareness. Pressure ulcers (also known as "bedsores" or "pressur sores") in prticular are a type of chronic wound which can usually be avoided if the risk is identified and the required measures are taken soon enough.
This booklet, in its easy to understand format, is ICW e.V.`s contribution to World Stop Pressur Ulcer Day. Its aim is to make you, a relative of a sufferer or possible sufferer, more aware of the risk.
