Patient/caregiver was educated on signs and symptoms of pressure ulcer as follows:
- Secondary to prolonged pressure and damage, the skin in involved body parts can be poorly appreciated and can present with altered sensation and numbness.
- Depending on the extent of skin injury, the involved skin might lose the usual soft & supple nature and turn hard & unyielding.
- Compromised blood supply to the affected area of the skin can result in the site appearing pale in color and cold to touch. Reduced venous drainage from the site of skin involved can lead to the site appearing dark, with an unhealthy bluish tinge.
- Patients and caregivers must keep a close watch for these symptoms of evolving pressure ulcers on the dependent body parts and report them to the health care personnel, to facilitate an early intervention.
