Skin and Infection

Hands are a Lethal Weapon Taking the time to wash your hands is the #1 defensive action to prevent infection.

Caregivers have many types of products available to use in the prevention of skin breakdown. Talk to a healthcare professional about what is the best choice.

Healing Skin Breakdown Healing Skin Breakdown Quickly Before It Gets Worse Is Essential Healing skin breakdown quickly and successfully is

Performing chest percussion to help stimulate removal of secretions.

Preventing Skin Breakdown If your family member is immobile, they are at risk of developing skin breakdown. Learn the warning

How to Prevent Spreading Infections by Touching (Contact) an Object Directly or Indirectly Many infections spread through direct contact (touching

Recognizing Skin Breakdown When Something Doesn’t Look Right, What Does It Mean? When the Skin Changes Color, What happens? When

Treatment or surgical suites are strictly regulated within healthcare facilities to reduce the risk of infections. Therefore, families may be denied access to those areas.

Sometimes Sterile Technique is Preferred Using a clean technique works for most procedures you perform at home. However, specific jobs

The areas of the body caregivers must monitor the closest to prevent skin breakdown.

Relieve Pressure on the Skin – Rotate Pressure Areas Lift and turn your family member away from areas where boney

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