02/09/2025
Bedsore prevention—also known as pressure ulcer or pressure sore prevention—is essential for people who are bedridden, use a wheelchair, or have limited mobility. Our aim in Home Care is to prevent bedsores. That what we do: ⸻
🔄 1. Frequent Position Changes
• Why: Prolonged pressure reduces blood flow to the skin, causing tissue damage.
• How often: Reposition every 2 hours in bed, every 15–30 minutes in a wheelchair.
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🛏️ 2. Use of Support Surfaces
• We recommend pressure-relieving mattresses, use cushions, and pads to reduce pressure on vulnerable areas (like the tailbone, heels, elbows, and hips).
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🧼 3. Skin Care
• We keep th skin of our clients clean and dry, because moisture (sweat, urine, wounds) increases skin breakdown risk.
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🥗 4. We recommend proper Nutrition and Hydration
• Adequate protein, vitamins (especially C and zinc), and water intake is essential for maintaining healthy skin and supporting healing.
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🧍 5. We encourage Mobility
• Even small movements or exercises (with assistance if needed) improve blood circulation and reduce risk.
• Passive physiotherapy or guided stretching can help bedridden patients.
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👁️ 6. Daily Skin Inspection
• Our caregivers check the back, buttocks, heels, elbows, and shoulders daily for any signs of redness, swelling, or skin changes.
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🚿 7. Hygiene and Incontinence Management
• For patients who are incontinent, we provide use bed mats and change diapers frequently