A pressure sore is a break in the skin, or a wound. It can be caused by different things, but basically it's caused when someone has allowed pressure to continuously be applied to that area.
Provides an overview of pressure sores and how it may affect a patient.
Pressure sores disrupt, and can destroy, the skin and the underlying vital tissues. The depth of the sore can all the way to muscle and then to bone.
Discusses that about 30% receive pressure sores, and how that number can be affected positively or negatively, due to modern medicine and aging.
Those with pressure sores have lost the input from the brain going down the spinal cord to tell them they're feeling something. They've lost the ability to move.
Explains different everyday activities that put pressure on the spine.
Discusses importance of patient to learn and understand what a pressure prevention program is all about. They need to learn to advocate for themselves, and to direct their care.
Goes over the importance of having regular daily schedule of skin care.
Part 1 of 3. This video describes skin functions and risk factors for pressure sores, prevention of pressure sores such as proper seating, weight shifts, and nutrition.
Part 2 of 3. This video describes skin functions and risk factors for pressure sores, prevention of pressure sores such as proper seating, weight shifts, and nutrition.
Part 3 of 3. This video describes skin functions and risk factors for pressure sores, prevention of pressure sores such as proper seating, weight shifts, and nutrition.
Pressure ulcers are a serious and scary matter. This presentation illustrates why you should care about pressure ulcers and the potential consequences of developing one.
Watch how pressure injuries are treated and monitored for possible infection.
