Preventing Pressure Injuries for wheelchair bound
Hi SMA community,
I am a caregiver for my 70yr old father diagnosed with SMA 3. He is currently receiving Spinraza.
Our biggest challenge in keeping him healthy is preventing pressure injuries / bed sores on his sacrum. He is wheelchair bound and spends a majority of his day in the wheelchair and weight shifting is difficult.
Does anyone have any tips for keeping up blood flow to the buttocks for wheelchair bound individuals?
Or products they recommend? Such as wheelchair cushion, mattresses, skin protection products?
Thank you!
If you don’t have to be in your wheelchair a long time laying flat on your stomach 20 to 25 minutes every 3 to 4 hours a day helps me and what I eat helps all so
Won't egg seater's help ? Have you tried water beds ? You have to literally pour water inside a synthetic material and you could place it on top of your present bed.
Hi
, I just wanted to check in on you and your father. How has he been doing lately? Have you had a chance to ask his medical team for some advice on this? If you haven't already, I would encourage reaching out to his medical team to get their opinion on what may help your father. Kindly, Jessica, SMA Team Member
