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
Pressure Injury Prevention risks
People are at risk of developing pressure sores if they have difficulty moving and are unable to easily change position while seated or in bed. Immobility may be due to: Generally poor health or weakness Paralysis Injury or illness that requires bed rest or wheelchair use Recovery after surgery Sedation Read More
Pressure Injury Prevention prevention
For people who use a wheelchair, pressure sores often occur on skin over the following sites: Tailbone or buttocks Shoulder blades and spine Backs of arms and legs where they rest against the chair For people who are confined to a bed, (home or nursing home) common sites include the following: Back Read More
Pressure sores are caused by pressure against the skin that inhibits an adequate supply of blood to skin and underlying tissues. Other factors related to limited mobility can make the skin vulnerable to damage and contribute to the development of pressure sores. There are three primary contributing factors: Sustained pressure. When Read More
