PPT-The Truth about Decubitus Ulcers

Created By Kelsey Peck What is a decubitus ulcer A decubitus ulcer also commonly known as a bedsore comes about from lying in one position for too long This prevents circulation from getting to your skin causing pressure. By : . Jazmine. Moreno. What Are Pressure Ulcers?. A pressure ulcer is when an area of the skin has had too much pressure on it for to long, and so the skin dies and starts to break down. . There are 3 Primary causes. Before 2007, I had heard the term bedsore, but I did . not . believe . it was a term that would ever affect me, so I did not know anything about it. I was wrong.. Goals for today. . What is a . Decubitus . By: Emily . Ebright. . Define the Problem . Cause:. Prolonged pressure on skin and tissue especially bony points, decreases blood flow to these areas. . Affected skin and tissue are deprived of nutrients and oxygen and start to die. . Evidenced Based Presentation. . Michelle Scarlett. Purpose and Objective of presentation. Educate . about . Pressure Ulcers and it’s presentation. Introduce a case scenario. Preventable . Measures. Sharon D. White, BSN,RN,CWOCN. University of Alabama - Birmingham. Objectives. Identify different types of lower leg ulcers. Describe at least 3 major risk factors that may contribute to arterial, venous and diabetic ulcers. The Pharmacist’s Role. Objectives . At the end of this session the participant will be able to:. Describe the dermatological changes that occur as we age. List some of the common disorders that are prevalent in an older population. Tissue Viability Team. ABUHB. Brief functions of the skin. What is a pressure ulcer?. Why do they happen?. What we can do to prevent pressure ulcers?. The way forward. Focus of Presentation. Why do Pressure Ulcers matter?. By : . Jazmine. Moreno. What Are Pressure Ulcers?. A pressure ulcer is when an area of the skin has had too much pressure on it for to long, and so the skin dies and starts to break down. . There are 3 Primary causes. ……Is Everyone’s Responsibility. WELCOME. Place personal information of presenters here.. House Keeping. Expectation. Pre-test completed. Our Goals…. Zero pressure sores or areas of skin breakdown on any individual.. Steven Tam. Objectives. Understand the definitions and staging system for Pressure Ulcers. Review the epidemiology. Review risk factors for pressure ulcer development. Review and understand prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. By Alaina Darby. Into which of the following categories would you classify a sunburn that has started to blister?. Stage I. Stage II. Stage III. Stage IV. Into which of the following categories would you classify a sunburn that is red and painful?. Dr. . Febin. Azeezia. medical college . Kollam . Management and Treatment. The best treatment must control the ulcers for the . longest period with minimal side effects. ... Important . to rule out . Dr: Arshad M.Malik. Associate Professor Surgery. LUMHS. ORAL CAVITY. LIPS. TEETH. GINGIVA. ORAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES. PALATE. TONGUE. ORAL LYMPHOID TISSUES. Oral Ulcers. Definations. Classifications. Causes. . form. carie. . infarctu. . unguenti. . dentes. pulmonum. . pleuritidem. . gargarismate. . diei. . temporibus. . labio. . morsum.