Page 10 - Rehabilitation for Bedridden Elderly
P. 10
Life Education
Ebook
Home Care Strategies - To minimize risk:
● 2 hourly turning of position
● Using moisture absorbent sheets to avoid skin bathe in
body fluid
● Using cotton underlay or soft beddings and non plastic in
nature
● Use slide sheet to mobilize to reduce shearing
● Encouraging time out of bed
● Encourage movement and passive range of motion
Positioning
Air mattress
pillows
