One, understand the definition of pressure ulcers: there is a lot of information on the Internet, you can learn to think about learning.
It is a soft tissue ulceration and necrosis caused by prolonged pressure on the local skin tissues and impaired blood circulation, and persistent local ischemia, hypoxia, and malnutrition.
Inadequate care at the bony prominence or prolonged medical devices cause pressure injury.
Second, understand the hazards of pressure ulcers
Third, the occurrence of pressure ulcers risk factors: pressure, shear and friction; moisture; local skin temperature rise; malnutrition; movement disorders; positional restrictions; surgery time; advanced age; smoking; the use of medical devices; the combination of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, etc.
Fourth, pressure ulcers susceptible to the population and the vulnerable parts of the body
Fifth, the prevention of Nursing care of pressure ulcers
(1) Use of nursing tools
Static anti-pressure ulcer mattresses, turning pillows, etc.
(2) Position management and change
Bedridden patients change positions every 2 hours.
(3) Skin care
(4) Nutritional support