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Escara de decúbito; Úlcera de presión
Si usted está postrado en una cama o no se puede mover debido a diabetes, problemas circulatorios, incontinencia o problemas mentales, le deben hacer una revisión diaria de la piel en busca de úlceras de decúbito. Usted o su cuidador deben revisar su cuerpo de la cabeza a los pies.
Preste especial atención a las áreas donde a menudo se forman las úlceras de decúbito. Busque áreas enrojecidas que, al presionarlas, no se tornen blancas e igualmente busque ampollas, úlceras o cráteres. Además, tome las siguientes medidas:
Fonder MA, Lazarus GS, Cowan DA, Aronson-Cook B, Kohli AR, Mamelak AJ. Treating the chronic wound: a practical approach to the care of nonhealing wounds and wound care dressings. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008;58(2):185-206.
Bluestein D, Javaheri A. Pressure ulcers: prevention, evaluation, and management. Am Fam Physician. 2008;78(10):1186-1194.
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