Nursing the recumbent patient

As every patient is unique the nursing care should also be unique for that patient. It is important to take a holistic approach when prescribing nursing care. While two patients may have the same...

Recumbent patients: is turning enough?

The primary function and ability of the lung is to enable gaseous exchange, allowing air distribution within the lobes to match the perfusion of the body's tissues (Schilero et al, 2009). Altering...

Decubitus ulcer: risk factors, prevention and treatment

Decubitus ulcers result from pressure on the skin where the bodyweight presses joints or prominent muscle masses against a surface, e.g. bedding or operating table. As a result, capillaries in the...