title: Prevention of pressure sores in patients with cancer.
abstract: Pressure sores can lead to life-threatening infection in people with cancer. Identifying patients at risk is of prime importance in instituting appropriate preventive regimens before pressure sores develop. Pressure can be reduced through use of soft bedding, by turning the patient at frequent intervals to the 30 degree oblique angle, increasing mobility, enhancing nutrition, and reducing moisture and friction. Patient assessment, teaching, and measures to reduce pressure, prevent shearing forces, and prevent maceration from moisture and friction are addressed in a protocol.
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Low
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*