Pressure Area Care

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Pressure Area Care

Pressure sores can range from superficial damage involving little more than skin discolouration to deep ulcers that extend down to tendon and muscle or bone. Pressure sores are an 'avoidable harm', and their prevention is a key area of care in at-risk individuals. Pressure sore assessment and prevention is essential to ensure that individuals receive safe, effective, harm-free care.

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Pressure Area Care

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About The Course

Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, can vary in severity, beginning as superficial damage to the skin that may present as mere discoloration. In more severe cases, they can progress into deep ulcers that penetrate down to the tendon, muscle, or even bone. These sores occur due to prolonged pressure on the skin, typically affecting individuals who are immobile or bedridden for extended periods. Despite their potential to cause serious health issues, pressure sores are classified as an "avoidable harm." This means that with proper care, attention, and preventive measures, the development of pressure sores can largely be mitigated.

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Learning Outcomes

The anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to pressure area care.
What a pressure sore is and how to identify pressure sites of the body.
The risk factors and interventions that can reduce the risk of skin breakdown and pressure sores.
Materials and equipment for pressure area care.
Legislation and guidance relevant to pressure area care.
How to prepare to undertake pressure area care.
How to undertake pressure area care.
What to report in relation to pressure area care.

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Course Modules

Chapter 1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin

Chapter 2 Pressure Ulcers & Sites

Chapter 3 Risk factors and assessment

Chapter 4 Material & Equipments

Chapter 5 Legislation & Guidance

Chapter 6 Preparing for Pressure Area Care

Chapter 7 Understanding Pressure Area Care

Chapter 8 Reporting in Pressure Area Care

Chapter 9 Summary

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