Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent pressure ulcer development as follows:
- Caregiver must exercise caution during moving/transporting/dressing/changing the position of patients, to prevent the patient being dragged along the surface of bed. To provide assistance for these tasks, caregivers must arrange for needed help, for a clean and complete lifting of the patient from the surface of contact, which can prevent any friction damage to the skin and consequent breakdown.
- Maintain the skin on vulnerable body parts and around the genital areas clean and dry. Cleanse the skin regularly with a mild cleanser and pat dry the sites. Applying gentle moisturizer to areas of dry skin can help prevent breakdown. Applying mild talcum powder to the skin in areas of excessive perspiration and friction can help ease the skin, reduce irritation, and offer soothing in such areas.
- Continuous moisture in individuals with excessive perspiration, fecal incontinence, urinary incontinence, and draining wounds can damage the skin and lead to pressure ulcer development. Gently cleanse the patient’s involved skin using a mild cleanser, pat dry the area, and change the patient’s bedsheets & clothing, as needed, to prevent any damage to skin due to the moisture.
