Is the cast too tight or not will answer that? My son broke his arm and had a cast that was too tight in one area and when the cast was removed there was a pressure ulcer. On the other hand, at the time he was an active 4 year old and the edge of the properly fitting new cast would rub with activity creating a "cast burn" which was not a pressure area.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Conley, Donna Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 8:45 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: Abrasion Question There is difference of opinion on whether an abrasion from a cast edge is a pressure ulcer. What does the group say. Thanks Very Much. /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
