Another issue surgical patients must watch out for is developing a pressure ulcer. A pressure ulcer, also known as a "bed sore", can develop when a fragile part of a patient's skin has continuous friction or contact with a surface like a bed or chair. Here are the suggested steps to help avoid the risk.More »
Luckily, there are a several types of skin care products to help various stages of pressure ulcers, including prevention. Learn more about the role of each type.More »
Some patients recover from surgery in a surgical intensive care unit. You may hear it abbreviated as "S-I-C-U." Even in an SICU, it's been proven that patients get up and out of their bed as soon as they are able to. Mobility helps recovery.More »
And finally, many patients who are discharged from the hospital after surgery will require a wheelchair for either the short-term, or long-term. Learn more about the different types of wheelchairs so that you know that you are shopping for the one that will meet your needs.More »
