Optimization of treatment in patients with decubital ulcers (pressure sores) through nutritional support (resolution of the Expert council)

The resolution reflects the decisions of the council of experts on the importance of developing clinical recommendations by the relevant medical communities on the problem of decubital ulcers (pressure sores) and the expediency of allocating a section on nutritional support in them.

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