Current Category: Osteomyelitis

Gangrene & Osteomyelitis Cited In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Nursing Home

The Journal Carrier reported on a recently filed Illinois lawsuit against Jacksonville Convalescent Center involving the death of an 87-year-old man at the facility.  According to reports, the Illinois nursing home lawsuit was filed based on the poor care provided by the nursing home… contributed to the patients death.
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Threat Of Stiff Fines Still Fails To Reduce Rate Of Pressure Sores At Some Nursing Homes

When nursing homes take simple, preventative steps such as: turning patients, keeping them clean, and providing adequate nutrition and hydration; they can greatly decrease the incidence of pressure sores at their facilities.  However, even though the preventative steps are well known, many nursing facilities simply fail to implement the necessary…

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Are nursing home or hospital patients with a cast at risk for developing bed sores?

Yes.  The combination of limited mobility associated with a heavy cast, the constant pressure on areas of the body and a moist environment are all factors that may contribute to the development of bed sores in patients who have casts on their arms or legs. Nursing homes and hospitals should

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Can bed sores cause osteomyelitis?

While bed sores do not directly cause osteomyelitis, the open wounds that accompany severe bed sores leave many patients susceptible to infection.  Osteomyelitis is an inflammation of the bones… that is caused by bacteria.  In adults, the most common types of osteomyelitis causing bacteria are S. Aureus, Enterobacter and

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