The skin then breaks and pressure ulcers form 2. The parts of the body most at risk of developing pressure ulcers are in direct contact with a supporting surface, such as a bed or a wheelchair. These might be: * Shoulders or shoulder blades * Elbows * Back of the head * Rims of ears * Knees, ankles, heels or toes * Spine * Tail bone (the small bone at the bottom of the spine) 3. Some of the factors that can put an individual at risk of developing pressure sores are: * Poor nutrition or hydration * A health condition that limits the blood supply(diabetes and peripheral arterial disease) making the skin vulnerable to bruising and damage * Poor mobility * Age * Urine or bowel incontinence 4. By using incorrect moving and handling techniques one might put residents at risk.
Sources of moisture on the skin from urine, stool, or perspiration can irritate the skin. Poor hygiene , not washing regularly or drying properly Poor nutrition and/or dehydration. Bed sores are more likely to form when the skin is not properly nourished. 1.4 Friction and shearing can occur when a patient or resident is pulled up in bed or in the chair. These
2. What probably caused this clinical problem? Appendicitis occurs when a stool, a foreign body, or cancer blocks the appendix. Blockage may also occur from infection, since the appendix swells in response to any infection in the body. 3.
Multiple Sclerosis is provoked by damage to the myelin sheath which is the protective covering that surrounds the nerve cells. When the sheath is damaged the nerve impulses may slow down or even stop. Inflammation is what causes the nerve damage. When the nervous system is attacked by its own immune cells, inflammation occurs. Repeated inflammation can occur along any area of the brain, spinal cord, or the optic nerve (PubMed Health 1747) (PubMed Health 1463).
Factors that put individuals at risk of skin breakdown and pressure sores are confinement to a bed, chair or wheel chair, Inability to change positions without help, loss of bowel or bladder control, poor nutrition and/or dehydration and decreased mental awareness. Describe how incorrect handling and moving techniques can damage skin.
Your joint is surrounded by tissue called the synovium, which supports and protects it. The synovium makes fluid that helps the cartilage and bones of your joint move smoothly. When you have RA, your immune system attacks the synovium causing inflammation, or swelling, and other RA symptoms. Left untreated, an inflamed synovium can damage your cartilage and bone. When this happens, the muscles and tissues that surround the joint weaken.
Sarah Klein states in her article "In cases of surgery patients, some have been known to lose lung function after developing pneumonia due to shallow breathing after anesthesia." Expressing that with the shallow breaking often comes the yawn. That could be the reason we yawn when we get tired. It's
Certain movements or bumps can cause sudden onset of tremendous pain and cramping that can last several minutes. This condition, for which an exact cause is unknown, can last from five months to three years or more and is thought in some cases to be caused by injury or trauma to the area. It is believed that it may have an autoimmune component, with the body attacking healthy tissue in the capsule. There is also a lack of fluid in the joint, further restricting movement. In addition to difficulty with everyday tasks, people who suffer from adhesive capsulitis usually experience problems sleeping for extended periods due to pain that is worse at night and restricted movement/positions.
Poorly adjusted mobility aids lead to friction. Friction and tearing forces are created by repetitive movement, such as sliding down in the bed. Certain patients who are higher at risk than others, such as obese or elderly patients should use a hoist to avoid friction. Regularly changing position or moving helps prevent pressure sores developing in a vulnerable area or to relieve already
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which an individual experiences pauses of breath, or shallow breathing throughout the night. For adults, it can be caused by excess weight, which results in softer tissue of the mouth and throat. During sleep, this soft tissue, as it relaxes, can block the airway. However, many other problems or conditions can be the cause. Whereas, in children, sleep apnea can usually be caused by enlarged tonsils, an overbite or underbite, a tumor or a growth in the airway, and even birth defects such as down