AHCPR Clinical Practice Guideline Number 15, Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: a pragmatist's critique for wound care providers.

The AHCPR Clinical Practice Guideline: Treatment of Pressure Ulcers is a comprehensive, one-stop reference with enormous utility for wound care providers in a diverse array of settings. Following a brief review of the Guideline development process, the Guideline is critiqued using a pragmatic perspective. Five specific issues are discussed in detail, followed by recommendations to providers for addressing these concerns. Guideline No. 15 is not a perfect document and it should not be taken as the final word on the subject of pressure ulcer care.