Pressure points when lying on back

 

The below diagram shows pressure points when lying on the back.

Pressure-points_back-pp26_1

TestCheck the list you made of where pressure areas may develop when residents are lying on their back.
The list should include:
  • toes
  • heels
  • tail bone
  • whole of the spinal column
  • buttocks
  • ribcage
  • elbow
  • shoulder blades
  • back of head.

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