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Why people after SCI are at greater risk of having skin breakdown and common risk factors are?
Tips on looking after skin during everyday life and how to check equipment.
Core insights
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People with spinal cord injury are at great risk of skin breakdown and it is important to know the risk factors.
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Prevention is key to maintaining skin integrity. Regular and thorough skin checks are essential.
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Early intervention can minimise the severity of an event. This includes complete pressure relief, initiating appropriate therapy, reviewing and problem solving contributing factors (eg equipment, transfers, etc) and developing a plan to address same.