What are the S/S of infection?
Red
Edema
Discharge
Warm skin/ high temp
What are the three layers of the skin?
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous
What causes bed sores/pressure ulcers/ decubiti?
Poor nutrition Elderly Overweight/thin/frail Immobility Poor circulation Diabetes Hard surfaces Incontinence Edema Disoriented patients Dehydration
What are the 4 stages of pressure ulcers?
Stage1: heals in a couple days, red mark
Stage 2: goes through top layer of skin takes 2 months to heal
Stage 3: goes to subcutaneous layer, some heal
Stage 4: goes to bone, takes a year to heal, some don’t heal
What should the CNA do for pressure ulcers?
Check skin Change/ position person q2hours Wash and dry them Apply lotion Increase protein FF Tell nurse Tell next shift