Integumentary System: Pressure Ulcers

Pressure injuries, also known as bedsores or decubitus ulcers, are painful traumas to the skin and the underlying tissue. Pressure injuries are usually caused by constant pressure on the skin. To prevent pressure injuries, practice proper skin care and prevent soiling; make sure that the areas where skin surfaces touch are dry; minimize the contact between the client‚It’s skin and the surface they are lying on; reposition the client every 1-2 hours; reduce friction and shearing by lowering the head of the bed under 30 degrees; use special gel or foam pads; and have the client get up and walk every 2 hours, if possible.