Pressure Points Preventative Skin Care Reposition frequently; use positioning devices to relieve pressure Clean quickly after incontinence Apply skin barrier creams and lotions Toilet per resident’s need Keep linens clean and wrinkle-free Check fit of wheelchairs, braces and splints Check skin around and under oxygen tubing, GT sites, catheters, support stockings and casts Inspect skin daily… report all suspicious areas Provide appropriate assistance with transfer to prevent friction and shearing Begin immediate preventative care when illness occurs (ex. diarrhea, fever, colds, flu)
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PressurePoints
Preventative Skin Care Reposition frequently; use positioning devices to relieve pressure
Clean quickly after incontinence
Apply skin barrier creams and lotions
Toilet per resident’s need
Keep linens clean and wrinkle-free
Check fi t of wheelchairs, braces and splints
Check skin around and under oxygen tubing, GT sites, catheters, support stockings and casts
Inspect skin daily… report all suspicious areas
Provide appropriate assistance with transfer to prevent friction and shearing Begin immediate preventative care when illness occurs (ex. diarrhea, fever, colds, fl u)
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