Support Surfaces
At times the support surface needs to be upgraded to one that provides a low-air loss surface or alterating pressure surface, especially if it is difficult to move the patient off of the pressure ulcer. Complex pressure ulcers may require air-fluidized support surfaces. If the patient can be positioned off of the ulcer, the basic prevention support surface may suffice. If the patient has pressure ulcers on two or more turning surfaces, for example, the sacrum and one hip, an upgraded support surface should be used to avoid having to position the patient continuously on the remaining area of intact skin, the other hip in this example.
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