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5. Module 8 - Pressure Management

Module 8 - Pressure Management

Key concepts

• Pressure management is a high priority for clients with SCI.

• Knowledge of pressure risk factors, risk assessment tools and common locations of pressure areas assist the investigation of pressure-related seating problems.
  

• A detailed seating assessment to address pressure management is warranted if the client has a current/recurrent sitting-acquired pressure ulcer, or if client requires a new seating and mobility system.
  

• Consider the client's size, shape and functional abilities in comparison to the current seating and wheeled mobility in recognition of pressure-related issues and intervene accordingly.
  

• Posture and pressure are interrelated.
  

• The seating system will not eliminate pressure all together; consider other management strategies for pressure.
  

• Consult with a seating service and relevant professionals for support or joint consultation if required.

This web page is managed and authorised by Greater Metropolitan Clinical Taskforce. Last updated: 8 April, 2009

• Spinal Seating Professional Development Program

• Modules: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

• Module 8 - Pressure Management

• Aim, Rationale and Outcomes
• Terms and Definitions
• Why should we be concerned about PRESSURE Management for SCI clients?
• Pressure ulcer prevention
• Understanding Pressure Ulcers
• What to do when someone has a pressure area?
• Identifying seating issues for pressure management
• "The Big Picture" and Key Principles
• Applying principles of pressure management in seating and wheeled mobility
• Team Work
• Key Concepts
• Case Study