Prevent pressure ulcers
By 3M Health Care
The skin is the body’s largest organ, making it vulnerable to friction, moisture and shear – factors that create painful pressure injuries or pressure ulcers, which can cost up to $70,000 to treat per patient and can increase mortality rates by 350% over persons with the same risk factors but without pressure injuries. Jessica Pehrson, senior technical service engineer at 3M Health Care, discusses the best strategies for preventing the injuries that can develop during hospital stays.