Preventing Pressure Ulcer Development
Pressure ulcers can develop rapidly given the right conditions. Not all risk factors can be controlled. However, the key risk factors affecting the individual should be taken into account as part of a pressure ulcer prevention strategy. Preventive measures should include: Risk assessment to identify key risk factors that put the individual at higher risk […]
Common Sites for Pressure Ulcer Development
Pressure ulcers are damage caused by pressure and / or shear. What are the common sites for pressure ulceration? The areas that are particularly prone to pressure sores are those that cover the bony areas such as: Heels Ankles Buttocks Shoulders Spine Backs or sides of the knees Toes and feet Back of the […]
How Pressure Ulcers Develop
What are pressure ulcers? Pressure ulcers – also referred to as pressure damage, pressure injuries, bedsores or decubitus ulcers – are usually seen on the skin as red, purple or discoloured areas, which may progress into blistering or open wounds. These can develop on bony areas of the body such as the back, bottom or […]
Pressure Ulcers – What are they?
Pressure Ulcers (Sores) develop from sustained pressure on the skin, when individual sit in a chair or lay in bed for a lengthy period. The ulcers are most common for elderly people suffering from poor health, as they are less mobile so are less likely to change position on a regular basis. Skin and tissue […]
Stop the Pressure Ulcer Day
November 17th brings the annual Stop the Pressure Ulcer Day, helping to generate more awareness on, you guessed it, pressure ulcers. A frequently occurring health problem, pressure ulcers are painful, costly and represent a reduced quality of life and are a major burden to their sufferers. Research provided by NHS Midlands an East show that […]