Topics
- Adult Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injury 101
- The Basics of SCI Rehabilitation
- Preventing Pressure Sores
- Transition from Hospital to Home
- Spasticity, Physical Therapy-Lokomat
- Sex and Fertility After SCI
- Coping with a New Injury
- Adjusting to Social Life in a Wheelchair
- Substance Abuse and SCI
Preventing Pressure Sores
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What is a pressure sore?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What are the causes of pressure sores in people with spinal cord injuries?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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Why are pressure sores so serious?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What is "sepsis," and why is it dangerous?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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How common are pressure sores in people with spinal cord injuries?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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Is it true that a pressure sore can develop in a few hours?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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Why are people with paralysis especially prone to pressure sores?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What parts of the body are most likely to develop pressure sores?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What's the best way to do daily skin inspections?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What are the most important things for someone with a spinal cord injury to do to prevent pressure sores?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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Why is pressure relief so important when sitting in a wheelchair?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What's the best way to select a wheelchair seat cushion?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What’s important to know about positioning in bed to prevent pressure sores?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What is “skin tolerance” and how can it be increased?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What do family members and caregivers need to know about pressure sores?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What do family members and caregivers need to do to prevent pressure sores?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What role does diet and hydration play in preventing pressure sores among people with spinal cord injuries?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What are the six stages of a pressure sore and how are they treated?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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When is surgical repair of a pressure sore required?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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How long is the typical healing time for a pressure sore?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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Why do some pressure sores take so long to heal?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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Can a pressure sore recur?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What is cellulitis, and how is it treated?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What's the most important thing to do to prevent pressure sores?
Mary Zeigler, MSClinical Nurse Specialist Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago