Pressure Injuries After SCI

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What factors increase pressure injury risk after SCI?

  • Immobility

  • Decreased/absent sensation

  • Prolonged pressure

  • Shearing

  • Poor positioning

  • Poor nutrition


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What are common pressure injury locations?

  • Sacrum

  • Coccyx

  • Ischial tuberosities

  • Greater trochanters

  • Heels

  • Malleoli

  • Elbows

  • Scapulae


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What are early signs of a pressure injury?

  • Persistent redness

  • Open area of skin

  • Skin breakdown

  • Area over bony prominence is common


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What are the main pressure injury prevention strategies?

  • Frequent repositioning

  • Pressure-relieving cushions

  • Skin inspection

  • Proper skin care

  • Adequate nutrition/hydration

  • Minimize shear forces


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How often should wheelchair pressure relief generally occur?

  • Frequent weight shifting

  • Commonly approximately every 15–20 minutes

  • Reposition regularly in bed

  • Follow individual pressure-relief plan