Notification type INDEX_PRESSURE_ULCERS

Type: INDEX_PRESSURE_ULCERS

Description: Increased redness of the skin or risk of pressure ulcers

More info: The customer has increased redness of the skin or an increased risk of pressure ulcers

  1. Skin and hygiene care

Ensure the hygiene of the target area and assess whether the skin needs to be protected from excessive moisture or moisturized

  1. Posture therapy

Aim to relieve pressure and friction from areas prone to ulcer risk

  1. Mattress and aids

Ensure that the customer has suitable aids in use, e.g. special mattress and seat cushion.

4.Nutrition Make sure the client gets enough fluids, energy, protein and other nutrients.

5.Wound care Wound care if necessary

Alarm display format. Fields between {} are replaced with alarms data values: Increased redness of the skin or risk of pressure ulcers

Pipelines, which create this notification: