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Measures to Manage and Prevent Pressure Ulcer Development-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent pressure ulcer development as follows: Discourage prolonged bedrest and promote ambulation & weight bearing, unless bedrest is medically recommended. Activity and ambulation can help prevent excessive pressure on dependent body parts and thus prevent development of pressure ulcers. Change your position frequently, every 15 – 20 minutes, which can help with shifting the weight evenly and prevent excessive pressure on any one spot of the skin, [...]

Complications of Pressure Ulcer

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of pressure ulcer as follows: 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. Damage to the underlying tissue of the skin can result in inflammation, with unusual pain, warmth, and swelling in the areas [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Pressure Ulcer-2

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 [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Pressure Ulcer-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on signs and symptoms of pressure ulcer as follows: Pressure ulcers develop secondary to the unrelieved pressure on the skin and the skin getting damaged between the dependent surface (bed/chair) and the underlying bone. Pressure ulcers mostly develop on the skin over bony prominences, especially on the dependent parts of the body, such as, the elbows, shoulder blades, heels, ankles, hips, sacrum, and back of arms and legs resting against any surface [...]

Risk Factors for Pressure Ulcer Development-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors for pressure ulcer development as follows: Poor sensory perception: Appropriate sensory perception to touch, pain, and pressure can allow the individuals to have timely changes in position and thus prevent development of pressure ulcers. Individuals with neuropathy and poor sensory perception fail to perform timely position changes, which can increase the risk for skin breakdown, resulting in pressure ulcer development. Moisture: Continuous moisture in individuals with excessive perspiration, fecal [...]