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Bedsores often appear on bony protrusions of your body in contact with underlying bedding. These places have less blood-supply than other places, because more of your body's weight is carried here.
Places prone to bedsores:
Shoulder blades
Elbows
Heels
The coccyx
ect.
Beginning sign: slight reddening of the skin. Perhaps slight feeling of pain. Secondary blisters will evolve.
Bedsores are not to be taken lightly.
A bedsore gone wild can and will kill an already weakened patient.
This is why so much time and energy goes into prevention contra treatment.
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How do you know that you are suffering from bedsores?
Bedsores are an open ulcer of the skin. If you have open wounds not caused by trauma and have been bedridden this is probably bedsores.
What is term for bedsores?
Bedsores are also called decubitus ulcers, pressure ulcers, or pressure sores
What are bedsores?
Have a look at this link for your answer
What is a decubitus ucler?
bedsores
By what measure is treatment for bedsores successful?
people who have been successfully treated for bedsores have a 90% chance of developing them again
What is another word use for bedsores?
Bedsores are also called decubitus ulcers, pressure ulcers, or pressure sores
What is the zodiac sign for the beginning of June?
That sign is Gemini.
What are the causes of bedsores?
Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, are caused by prolonged pressure on the skin, usually from lying in one position for an extended period. Other factors that can contribute to bedsores include friction, shear forces, moisture, poor nutrition, and impaired mobility. Proper skin care, repositioning, and managing risk factors are essential in preventing bedsores.
Which condition forms in the legs of a patient who is bedridden?
Bedsores
What are risk factors for bedsores?
People over the age of 60 are more likely than younger people to develop bedsores. Risk is also increased by: atherosclerosis.diabetes.heart problems.incontinence.malnutrition.anemia.
What has the author Marian E Miller written?
Marian E. Miller has written: 'About bedsores' -- subject(s): Bedsores, Decubitus Ulcer, Nursing, Nursing texts, Popular works
How long does it take to get bedsores?
How long does it take to get a bedsore in a hospital
