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Core insights

  • People with spinal cord injury are at great risk of skin breakdown and it is important to know the risk factors.
  • Prevention is key to maintaining skin integrity. Regular and thorough skin checks are essential. 
  • Early intervention can minimise the severity of an event. This includes complete pressure relief, initiating appropriate therapy, reviewing and problem solving contributing factors (eg equipment, transfers, etc) and developing a plan to address same.