Tech in Surgery Prep / Unit 27 TSC 663 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Pressure Injuries Found Later
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The idea
Pressure injuries from surgical positioning may not be visible until hours or days after the operation.
In practice
Prolonged pressure over bony areas during long cases can damage tissue that only shows redness or breakdown later.
Where people slip
The skin check at the end of surgery and careful documentation help the recovery team follow any early signs.
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