Management
Management of pressure sores involves:
- documentation of site, size and number
- pressure relief is vital, be it with regular turning or adjuncts such as air beds
- instigate preventative measures for other sites
- investigate for other pressure sores risk factors and treat as appropriate
- avoid maceration of skin by sweat, urine or pus
- ensure patient has adequate nutrition: maintain haemoglobin at normal levels by transfusion of packed cells if necessary
- surgical measures
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