Mirror to check ulcers

It is important for people with impaired sensation to check their skin regularly

Description
A mirror stored by the bed is used to check skin regularly to see if any ulcers or red marks have developed.

Authors comments
User hangs mirror on bed handle so it is always available.

Purchased from
For example IKEA , www.ikea.com (last checked May 2011)

Paid for by
The user

Tip is dated from 2009

Categories for this tip
looking after ones health » preventing/healing ulcers, Tips and tricks from people with Low tetraplegia with partly function in arms/hands (C7- Th1, ASIA A, B).

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