Did you know that pressure injuries (bedsores) can happen right on the operating table? When a patient is immobile for hours, focused pressure on bony areas like the heels, sacrum, and occiput can cause serious skin damage. ⚕️ Here are 3 Must-Do Tips from the full guide: 1️⃣ Base Layer: Always start with a full-length OT table mat for uniform pressure distribution. 2️⃣ Heel Off-load: Use dedicated heel pads to ensure the heel is completely floating—this is CRITICAL! 3️⃣ Check Twice: Re-examine all pressure points after final surgical draping to confirm pads haven't shifted. Protect your patients. Read the full guide for a comprehensive prevention plan! Tap the link: [https://www.lenvitz.com/from-head-to-heel-comprehensive-pressure-injury-prevention-in-the-or/] #PatientSafety #SurgicalCare #NursingLife #OperatingRoom #HospitalTips #PressureUlcerPrevention

🛏️ Bedsores in the Elderly: Prevention is Powerful Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, are common in elders who spend extended time in bed or seated. But they’re also highly preventable. In our latest blog, we explore: ✔️ Early signs of bedsores ✔️ Risk factors ✔️ Prevention strategies ✔️ Expert management tips 📖 Read now and protect your loved ones from unnecessary pain. #ElderCare #Bedsores #SeniorHealth #GeriatricCare #PreventiveCare #EpochElderCare #HealthyAging #PressureUlcers