Module 8 - Pressure Management
Case Study
Instructions: Download the case study on Katherine and then answer the questions below.
1. Why would you be concerned about pressure management for this person?
2. What other questions and investigations would you consider to identify Katharine's pressure issues in her current seating and wheeled mobility system?
You have completed the seating assessment form parts 1-4 and found that:
- Katherine sat with a 50mm right pelvic obliquity, left pelvis rotation, posterior pelvic tilt, left scoliosis apex at lower thoracic, lateral flexion of the neck toward left
- she had good flexibility for neutral alignment in the pelvic tilt, lower extremities and trunk in supine
- she had significant weight loss in the last two years
- her seat and cushion width was too wide in comparison to her body measurement
- she utilised a single valve low profile air-filled cushion.
3. What are the pressure management principles in selecting trial products for Katherine?
4. What should you consider as you conduct the trial?
5. Who would you consider consulting about Katherine's goals and interventions?
Download printable version of the case study questions and answers