How to Prevent Pressure Injuries When You Use a Wheelchair

Pressure injuries are the most common secondary complication of a spinal cord injury, so it is important to know how to prevent and identify them. They may also be known as pressure sores, skin sores, or bedsores. This Craig Hospital educational video demonstrates how to prevent a person from developing pressure injuries.

For information on how to identify pressure injuries, go to: youtu.be/kn2-ABVm7zI

If you want to learn more about healthy skin practices, you can find more resources at: craighospital.org/spinal-cord-injury-resource-l…

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