Loss of feeling or sensation means you have lost the warning system that helps protect your body. Also, because you cannot move easily, you can develop problems from being in one position too long. We will pay a great deal of attention to your skin, as much as or more than any other part of your body. We are always watching your skin and turning you to change positions. In the section on Skin Management, we will teach you to check you own skin and to relieve pressure, thus preventing problems from arising.
The skin is the external covering of the body. It is tough and, at the same time, pliable. Its major function is to protect the underlying cells. Just like the heart or the liver, the skin is an organ. In fact, it is considered the largest organ and is every bit as complex, if not more complex, than any of the other organ systems of the body.
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