Pressure ulcer prevention guide for carers and patients from Invacare

BRIDGEND, Wales - July 11, 2013 - PRLog -- As part of Invacare's initiative to assist with pressure ulcer prevention, Invacare has developed a new brochure designed with the patient in mind ‘A guide to Preventing Pressure Ulcers’.

Previously, literature referring to pressure ulcers was targeted more at Healthcare Professionals and very clinical.

Invacare understood that some patients do not understand what a pressure ulcer is, mainly referring to them as bed sores or red patches on the skin. Also, when patients are repositioned, they don’t know why and don’t fully understand what could happen if they were not regularly turned.

This easy to use guide gives detailed information on what a pressure ulcer is, who is a risk, and how to prevent pressure ulcers, all at an understandable level. The brochure outlines how to inspect the skin and look for the early signs of a pressure ulcer.

For your free copy of ‘A guide to preventing pressure ulcers’, please call Customer Services on 01656 776222 and quote part number 1559961.

Alternatively, download a copy at http://www.thinkpressurecare.co.uk/education/pressure-ulcer-guides.aspx