Seek professional care and treatment immediately for sores that are getting worse, not healing, or showing signs of infection.

Clean skin with warm water and minimal friction. Apply lotion often.

Avoid direct pressure to bony areas such as ankles and hips.

Use pillows and padded protectors to support arms, legs and vulnerable areas.

Change the position of a bed-bound person every two hours. Handle and move carefully to avoid skin tears and scrapes.

Change the position of a chair-bound person hourly.

Discourage the bed-bound or chair-bound person from sitting with the head elevated more than 30 degrees, except for short periods of time.

Check and change bed linens as often as necessary

Use continence management products if necessary to reduce exposure to moisture.

Caution:Padded supports, such as doughnut cushions may, themselves, become a source of pressure.

Caution:Do not massage bony areas of the body.

Caution: Do not massage pressure sores.

Caution: Do not use remedies, such as, iodine, peroxide and cornstarch, that may further irritate the skin.