Rush Anita, Muir Mary
Berkshire Community Equipment Services.
Br J Community Nurs. 2012 Apr;17(4):154, 156-9. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2012.17.4.154.
The skin is the largest organ in the body, accounting for 16% of total body weight. Individuals who are obese face particular dermatological challenges, and health professionals working in the community setting should be alert to these risks. Skin assessment should be undertaken by a competent practitioner within a holistic framework. If assessment and treatment is not undertaken in a timely manner there is risk of tissue damage with associated cost and care implications. This article discusses aspects of skin care that apply particularly to bariatric patients, and draws on best practice guidance from the literature to help nurses ensure that the patient is appropriately managed in relation to their skin care, wound treatment and body dynamics.
皮肤是人体最大的器官，占总体重的16%。肥胖个体面临特殊的皮肤病学挑战，在社区环境中工作的健康专业人员应警惕这些风险。皮肤评估应由有能力的从业者在整体框架内进行。如果不及时进行评估和治疗，就有组织损伤的风险，会带来相关的成本和护理问题。本文讨论了特别适用于肥胖症患者的皮肤护理方面，并借鉴文献中的最佳实践指南，以帮助护士确保患者在皮肤护理、伤口治疗和身体动态方面得到妥善管理。
