Because the two-way communication system between brain and body is often affected or cut off with an SCI, your bladder and bowel control has likely changed. Facing this reality can be tough and is often emotional. But in time, you will acquire the knowledge and training you need to regain control and independence.
By signing up to the Pressure Injury Guide, you will receive helpful tips and resources to prevent and treat pressure injuries and have the option to receive emails from Spinal Cord Injury Ontario. The skin check infographic was created by a team of inpatient clinicians at The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre alongside people with lived experience at SCIO.
Learn about preventing and treating pressure injuries – a guide for people using wheelchairs for daily mobility.
Learn to do a full body skin check with step-by-step instructions
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