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Why are physically disabled patients at risk for developing bed sores?

Bed sores are common problem facing physically challenged patients in nursing homes and hospitals alike.  The primary reason physically disabled patients are at risk for developing bed sores (similarly called: decubitus ulcers, pressure ulcers or pressure sores) is because they are reliant upon caretakers to take the necessary steps to… read more »

Can malnutrition cause bed sores?

Yes.  As unbelievable as it sounds, some patients are literally starving in nursing homes and hospitals across the country.  When patients are not given adequate nutrition, organs begin to fail and critical body functions begin to deteriorate. As the largest organ of the body, the skin is one of the… read more »

What are the causes of bed sores?

Bed sores are the result of unrelieved pressure on the body.  Constant pressure results in the reduction of blood supply to the muscle and tissue— eventually causing the tissue to die.  Frequently, bed sores are found in nursing home and hospital patients who are are kept in one position for… read more »

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