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Unit 55 undertake agreed pressure area care

1,1 - describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to skin breakdown and the development of pressure sores.
The skin is composed of 3 layers. The skin which appears to be so thin is still itself divided into epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layer or hypodermis. each layer has its own function and own importance in maintaining the integrity of skin and thereby the whole body structure.
He is each part in detail. 1 - epidermis is the topmost layer or rather the visible part of the skin that is composed of 5 layers of cells, which are arranged in 2 zones; the superficial horny layer and a germinal layer under it. The horny layer is made up of 3 layers of cells. These are stratum corneum which is the superficial layer. It has thin, flat, dead cells filled with keratin, which are constantly being cast off. Keratin is a very important constituent as it is a type of insoluble fibrous protein that helps to protect the body. This layer helps to protect against heat, chemicals, light and micro-organisms. Under this layer is the stratum lucidum, this layer contains flat cells with no distinct outline and no nuclei. These cells contain eliding, which is a retractile and weakly staining keratin present in the cells of the stratum lucidum of the palmar and plantar epidermis, which is a prekeratinous substance.

1.2 - identify pressure sites of the body
The pressure sites of the body are as follows;
Arms, back and shoulders
Hips and buttocks
Legs, ankles and heels
Head and ears
Back of the head
Breasts [in woman]
Genitals [in men]
Base of the spine
Elbows

1.3 - identify factors which might put a person at risk of skin breakdown and pressure sores
Break down of the skin can be caused by cuts, tears, blisters or burns to the most serious pressure ulcers with the destruction of tissue down to and even including the bone. A pressure sore especially one that needs surgery, such as a muscle flap or skin

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