Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent pressure ulcer development as follows:
- Doughnut cushions were used to prevent any excessive pressure on the wound sites. Discourage use of doughnut cushions, as they can result in increased pressure on the skin surrounding the wound site, thus deteriorating the wound further.
- Poor fluid intake is an important risk factor for pressure ulcer development. Observe compliance with recommended fluid intake to help pressure ulcer prevention. An average adult in general could be needing 2.5 liters to 3 liters of fluid in a day and requirements could vary subjective to an individual’s metabolism and activity levels. Individuals with any heart & kidney complaints and recommended fluid intake limitations, must comply with the recommendation made.
- Protein and nutrition intake are needed for maintenance, repair of damaged skin tissue and restoration of normal skin integrity. Reduced protein and nutrition intake contribute heavily to poor tissue repair, damage to skin integrity, and pressure ulcer development. Observe compliance with recommended protein and nutrition intake to help promote skin integrity, timely repair of damaged tissues, and pressure ulcer prevention.
