Common nursing measures to prevent pressure ulcers include timely change of position, use of pressure-reducing patches, breathable mattresses, and so on.
1. Timely change of body position: it is the most important measure to prevent pressure ulcers. Postoperative patients should get out of bed as early as possible to avoid prolonged bed rest. Bedridden patients should turn over at least once every 2 hours and avoid pushing, dragging, pulling and tugging when turning over.
2. Use pressure-reducing patches and breathable mattresses: new materials such as pressure-reducing patches and breathable and absorbent mattresses can play a role in protecting the skin and preventing pressure sores, such as air mattresses and high-density sponge mattresses.
3. Weight management and nutritional intake: family members should pay attention to the patient’s weight management and maintain a standard weight to help prevent pressure sores. Diet containing high-quality protein-rich, high-vitamin foods, such as eggs, milk, lean meat, fresh vegetables, fruits, etc., to ensure that the body nutrition.
Professional nursing care and rehabilitation therapy are both effective in preventing complications such as pressure sores and improving the quality of patients’ survival. It is recommended that patients be treated under the guidance of a professional doctor to avoid adverse consequences.