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PressureUlcer/Pressure Injury
Prevention
Skin Assessment
Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Care
Prevention is the key to warding off pressure ulcers and skin injuries.
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Daily skin inspection
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Moisture control
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Proper nutrition/hydration
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Ensure pressure ulcer assessment upon admission
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Minimize any pressure
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Reposition patient
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Inspect skin around medical equipment
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(Institute for Healthcare Improvement, 2017)
Proper skin care is essential for preventing and treating pressure ulcers.
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Should be evidence-based
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Proper nutrition/hydration given
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Skin protective ointment for incontinence
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Foam sacral pads for pinkish coccyx areas or other bony prominences
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Proper antibiotics as needed.
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Aseptic wound cleansing and care.
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Proper documentation.
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Wound consultation as needed.
(Borchert, Burke, Chick...2012)
References
Borchert, P.D., Burke, S., Chick, K., Johnson, K. Kraft, W. Patel, B. Thompson, S. (2012). Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (2012). Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment protocol.
https://www.icsi.org/_asset/6t7kxy/PressureUlcer.pdf
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Institute for Healthcare Improvement. (2017). Pressure ulcers. http://www.ihi.org/Topics/PressureUlcers/Pages/default.aspx
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