Polyurethane Foam on the Sacrum for Prevention

Application of hydrocellular polyurethane foam in the sacral region within 24 hours of admission and replaced when detaches or gets wet or dirty in addition to standard care

Standard care: PU risk assessment using the Braden scale within 24 hours of admission. Place patient on pressure mattress (static or alternating pressure) if Braden score \<18, daily inspection of the skin in the various pressure points and moving the patient every 4 hours after surgery. Management of possible incontinence, humidity control and prevention of skin damage and rubbing/friction during postural changes as per hospital procedure.