PROGRESSION OF SKIN SORES
A skin sore begins as a red area on the skin. This reddened area may or may not feel hard and/or hot. If you...
OTHER SKIN PROBLEMS
OTHER SKIN PROBLEMS IN SCI
Problem/Location
Signs/Cause
DO
DO NOT
Rashes
Where skin comes in contact with skin, (e.g., groin, armpits, under breasts)
Pimples, red blotches due toMoisture and lack of...
CAUSES OF SKIN SORES
Causes - Because your blood flows more slowly after SCI, your healing ability is reduced. In addition, your skin cannot tolerate as much pressure...
THE SKIN
The skin is the external covering of the body. It is tough and, at the same time, pliable. Its major function is to protect...
NUTRITION IN SPINAL CORD INJURY
We start with nutrition because it's basic to health no matter what is going on in your body systems.
While you are in...
Negative pressure wound therapy: an option for hard-to-heal wounds
How Does NPWT Work?
Two NPWT devices are primarily used in the United States: the V.A.C. (Vacuum Assisted Closure) Therapy system, offered by Kinetic Concepts,...
How V.A.C. Therapy Works
V.A.C.® Therapy is the controlled application of sub-atmospheric pressure to a wound using a therapy unit to intermittently or continuously convey negative pressure to...
Pressure Ulcer (Bed Sore) Care
Review the pressure ulcer care instructions with your healthcare professional on a regular basis. Be sure that you have directions for:
·wound cleansing
·skin care
·wound dressings
·turning...
Coping with the Pressure of Wound Care
The American Medical Directors Association crafts guidelines specifically for long-term care
Pressure ulcers are serious problems not only for nursing home residents, but for the...
Spinal Cord Injury and Pregnancy
Spinal cord trauma is most often due to accidents and usually involve the Cervical and Thoracic spine. Spinal cord injuries do not prevent conception,...
