energy store. Pressure ulcers develop when a large amount of pressure is applied to an area of skin over a short period of time. Or‚ they can occur when less force is applied but over a longer period of time. The extra pressure disrupts the flow of blood through the skin. Without a blood supply‚ the affected area of skin becomes starved of oxygen and nutrients. It begins to break down‚ leading to the formation of an ulcer. These are the most common areas which are at risk of pressure ulcers they
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anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to skin breakdown and the development of pressure sores Pressure ulcers/bed sores that are more commonly known as pressure sores are a type of injury that break down the skin and underlying tissues when a certain area of skin is placed under a lot of pressure for long or short periods of time. The most common places these occur are on the feet or bottom usually. Pressure sores can be anything from a discolouration in the skin to an open painful wound that
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Unit HSC 2024 –Undertake agreed pressure area care 1.1 Pressure sores or decubitus ulcers are the result of a constant deficiency of blood to the tissues over a bony area such as a heel which may have been in contact with a bed or a splint over an extended period of time. The surface of the skin can ulcerate which may become infected. Eventually deeper tissues are damaged. Besides the heel‚ other areas commonly involved are the skin over the buttocks‚ sacrum‚ ankles hips and other bony sites of
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II of the agreed bundle. It was agreed between the parties that Part II of the agreed bundle of documents would consist of documents in which formal proof was dispensed with but the contents of which were not admitted. The respondents’ solicitors wrote a letter to the appellant’s solicitors stating ‘ we suggest that the police report… be tendered though its maker dispensing with formal proof” Held: Appeal was allowed Gopal Sri Ram (Judge) Where a document is included in an agreed bundle without
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Unit 4222-229 Undertake agreed pressure area care (HSC 2024) Outcome 1 Understand the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to pressure area care: 2) Identify pressure sites of the body: * Shoulders or shoulder blades * Elbows * Back of your ears * Knees‚ ankles‚ heals‚ toes * Spine * Base of spine/sacrum area 3) Identify factors which might put individual at risk of skin breakdown and pressure sores: Intrinsic risk factors: * Mobility problems * Poor
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the development of pressure sores? 1. The skin protects the body and controls the temperature‚ the tough outer layer is called the epidermis and is germ proof and water proof and the inner layer the dermis is full of nerve endings‚ which sends messages to the brain about heat‚ cold and pain. Pressure sores develop because of long standing pressure onto a particular area of the body causing breakdown of the layer of the skin due to diminished blood supply. Where the pressure sites? -Heels -
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What is meant by ‘agreed ways of working’? ‘Agreed ways of working’ is working with an individual with their preferences‚ wishes and needs in mind. You will find this out when you read the individuals care and support plans as well as communicating with them. It is important that you follow the individuals care and support plans and understand and respect what the individual says they need. You have a professional duty of care to the individuals you support. Your role is to guide and support
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Agreed Ways of Working Bi - An outline of what is meant by ‘agreed ways of working’. The term ‘agreed ways of working’ relates to the way an employee must work and the rules that they must adhere to. As an employee you should work in a way that is clearly set out in the job description – this will then mean that you know what areas of care you would be responsible for and those that should be reported to a higher member of staff etc. The ‘agreed ways of working’ have been set out in accordance with
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I. Company background History Cerealicious was born out of a group’s hard work and collaboration. It is one constant evolution of creative ideas‚ thoughtful experiments and passionate undertakings. It all began early 2005 when a group of friends decided to offer a new and exciting way of eating cereals outside of home. The group‚ consisting of college friends and officemates‚ saw that the market needed healthier food options that are delicious at the same time. The group began conceptualizing
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1. what is meant by the term agreed ways of working ? These are your policies and procedures based on sector standards and guidelines and individuals’ care plans. To implement agreed ways of working you follow the care plan. Duty of care is the obligation you have to exercise a level of care towards an individual‚ as is reasonable in all the circumstances‚ to avoid injury to that individual or his/her property. A dilemma can occur when an individual makes a risky choice. They
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