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Pressure from prolonged positioning is a major cause of pressure ulcers. Pressure cuts off blood flow to the skin and underlying tissue, which can lead to cell death and skin breakdown if not relieved. Specific causes of pressure include leaving a patient in one position too long, using a hard or lumpy mattress, or pressure from medical devices like splints or casts. Friction and shearing forces from careless pulling or moving of a patient can also damage skin. Poor nutrition, moisture from incontinence, and lack of cleanliness further contribute to pressure ulcer development.
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- 2. 1. Pressure 2. Shearing force/ friction 3. Heat 4. Poor nutrition 5. Moisture
- 3. Pressure is exerted on the skin and subcutaneous tissue by objects on which the person rests, such as a mattress, chair seat or cast. when anybody prominence presses upon the bed, the tissue lying between them get reduced blood supply. If this condition prolongs, the superficial causes necroses, skin breaks down and formation of an ulcer take place.
- 4. a. Leaving a patient in one position for a long time. b. Leaving a patient on a bedpan for a long while. c. Hard and lumpy mattress. d. Pressure exerted by splints and plaster casts.
- 5. a. Careless pulling of patient and his linen. b. Giving and removing bed pan carelessly. c. Leaving bread crumbs, orange seeds and food particles on the bed.
- 6. 4. Poor nutrition: Nutritional deficiencies, anemia and metabolic disorders also contribute to pressure ulcer development.
- 7. a. Incontinence of feces and urine. b. Severe perspiration. c. Leaving a patient in wet linen. Lack of cleanliness and irritating substance on the skin, e.g. Perspiration, feces, urine and vaginal discharge.