Pressure Injury Prevention prevention, treatment
Pressure ulcers result from long periods of uninterrupted pressure exerted on the skin, soft tissue, muscle, and bone. They occur more frequently over a bony prominence such as the sacrum, the hip, or the heel. Here is some more useful information about pressure ulcers: Two thirds of pressure ulcers occur Read More
Pressure Injury Prevention prevention, tips, treatment
Alternating Air, Lateral Rotation, Low Air Loss Mattresses & More Group 2 pressure-reducing support surfaces, which can include alternating-pressure mattresses, low-air-loss mattresses and mattress overlays, are indicated for use as a prevention or treatment for pressure ulcers, bedsores and other types of skin tissue breakdown. Each pressure-relieving mattress featured in this Read More
This conclusion followed a study of bed alternating mattresses versus bed overlays. Alternating air pressure mattresses are more effective than overlays for preventing pressure ulcers in mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care, Spanish researchers have concluded. Their study included 221 ICU patients, around half of whom had alternative pressure air Read More
Many people who spend their time in a wheelchair will develop pressure sores. These lesions are caused by unrelieved pressure over a period of time sufficient to cause the destruction of soft tissue cells. The pressure between bone and searing surface compresses the soft tissues of the buttocks and forces Read More
Pressure Injury Prevention prevention, tips
Static inflated wheelchair cushions are included in this classification. The inflated cushions can be good at distributing weight IF the inflation level is correct and it maintains that exact pressure. If on the other hand the cushion is over-inflated, the cushion will be too firm and it can apply excess pressure to Read More
In order to heal a wound, the body needs oxygen, nutrients, energy and a fully functioning vascular system that brings those resources to the wound and takes waste products away from the wound. So it follows that any medical condition that diverts those resources from a wound could be considered Read More
Pressure Injury Prevention prevention, tips
Any static air cushion is considered high maintenance because they all have a tendency to leak. They must be pumped up when they are low on air and it is difficult if not impossible to inflate to a consistent correct air pressure. For example, the instruction manual for a popular Read More
After unrelieved pressure, shear and friction, there are other factors that contribute to pressure ulcers. These other factors are listed below. Other factors that increase the risk of pressure sores include : Age. The skin of older adults is generally more fragile, thinner, less elastic and drier than the skin of younger Read More
This information was taken from an article published in the American Journal of Surgery Harold Brem, MD, Jason Maggi, MD, […], and Bruce Vladeck, PhD Objective To calculate and analyze the cost of treatment for stage IV pressure ulcers. Methods A retrospective chart analysis of patients with stage IV pressure Read More
Pressure Injury Prevention management, prevention
Objective To describe important aspects of pressure ulcer prevention and management, especially in elderly patients. Design We reviewed pertinent published material in the medical literature and summarized effective strategies in the overall management of the elderly population with pressure ulcers. Results Pressure ulcers are commonly encountered in geriatric patients. The Read More
