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<strong>Wound</strong> Management, Products, and Support Surface Selection 291<br />

Figure 9–3 Appropriate Positioning. (From Maklebust JA,<br />

Sieggreen M. 1996. Pressure Ulcers Guidelines for Prevention and<br />

Nursing Management. 2nd ed. Springhouse Corp; 1996.)<br />

Friction in conjunction with shear contributes to the development<br />

of sacral and/or coccygeal pressure ulcers with<br />

patients in a semi-Fowler position.<br />

• Protocols for friction prevention and treatment<br />

— Skin sealants (skin barrier wipes; alcohol and non-alcohol<br />

based)<br />

— Moisturizers and skin lubricants (high water content)<br />

— Elbow and heel protectors<br />

— Corn starch on bed linens; never talcum powder

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