PRESSURE ULCERS-PREVENTION

SUMMARY

1. Prevention of ulcer: lie patient on air mattress, offload pressure on the limb by using foam to raise it off the bed, repositioning 2 hourly, regular surveillance and caregiver education.

2. Correct predisposing factors: treat PVD, good blood sugar control (if diabetic), nutritional support (dietary assessment, vitamin & protein supplements); treatment of anemia, infection/OM.

3. Protein intake for pressure ulcer healing: 1.5-2g of protein/kg of ideal body weight/day.

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
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O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.