Precautions

BY TAKING THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS YOU CAN HELP TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF INFECTION:

AVOID	USE
cuts	washing-up gloves/thimble/emery boards
scratches	gardening gloves/wear long trousers when gardening
burns	oven gloves
razors	electric razors
insect bites	insect repellents
fungal infections	hygeine/meticulous skin care
sunburn	high sun protection factors

 

 

 

TRAUMA

To reduce the risk of trauma and infection you should also avoid:

• • Injections in the affected limb/area
• • Acupuncture in the affected limb/area
• • Blood samples being taken from the affected limb
• • Blood Pressure readings in the affected limb
• • Extremes of hot or cold e.g. very hot baths, saunas,
     solariums or over-exposure to the sun.

• Tight, restrictive clothing e.g. tight  bra straps, waistbands,watches etc.