Risks:
- Limited mobility (and inability to reposition)
- Loss of sensation
- Previous pressure injuries
- Cognitive impairment
- Nutritional deficiency
Skin assessment:
- Skin integrity
- Color changes
- Variations in heat, firmness, moisture
Prevention & Management:
- Pressure redistribution devices
- Repositioning
- Barrier creams
- Floating heels
- Patient education
- Caregiver education
References:
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). 2014. https://www.guidelinecentral.com/share/summary/540f17649b325#section-date
