Multidisciplinary wound care Flashcards
1
Q
Foam offloading
A
First line of defense.
Least expensive.
Disadvantages: moisture/heat retention
Don’t use if fat or incontinence
2
Q
Fluid-filled offloading
A
High degree of immersion
Air, gel, water.
May retain heat.
3
Q
Low air loss offloading
A
Connected, air filled cushions.
May automatically adjust to body weight.
Moderate immersion
4
Q
Air fluidization offloading
A
Micro-fine silicon beads in a box.
Beads take on characteristics of a fluid
Watch for dehydration
High level of immersion
5
Q
Alternating pressure offloading
A
Air-filled chambers that inflate cyclically
Changes bed to body contact
Not immersion
6
Q
Pressure mapping
A
identifies areas of increased pressure.
must be done in pt’s seating system
7
Q
Braden scale Risk asessment
A
15-16 mild risk
12-14 mod
less than 12 high
