CNA Charged With The Rape Of An Elderly Woman In An Assisted Living Facility
Douglas McGregor, a CNA at an assisted living facility for dementia and Alzheimer's patients, stands accused of raping a 71-year-old ...
Wound Treatment
How do medical facilities assess healing bed sores?
In order to maximize the effectiveness of bed sore treatment, medical facilities need to monitor bed sores as they heal. Most medical facilities assess how well a bed sore (also called: decubitus ulcer, pressure ulcer or pressure sore) is healing based on the size of the wound and the physical characteristics. The size of the [...]
... more »Why do some wound clinics and nursing homes suggest the use of Clinitron beds for patients with bed sores?
A Clinitron bed is specially designed bed for people with bed sores (also referred to as decubitus ulcer, pressure sores or pressure ulcers). Clinitron beds use ‘air fluidized therapy’ (AFT) to reduce pressure on areas of the body and to assist in the wound healing process. Clinitron beds are designed to dissipate heat and moisture [...]
... more »Can bed sores lead to amputation of limbs?
Yes. One of the most dramatic examples of how truly devastating bed sores can be is when a limb must be amputated due to severe bed sores. When bed sores are not treated properly, tissue damage can spread and infection, gangrene, can set in. In severe cases (where surgical debridement, antibiotics, and oxygen treatment are [...]
... more »What is DuoDerm and why is it used to treat bed sores?
DuoDerm is the brand name for a commonly used hydrocolloid dressing manufactured by ConvaTec that is used to treat bed sores (or similarly referred to as: pressure sores, pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers). Hydrocolloid dressings have gel-like properties to absorb excretions from the wound and protect the wound debris and potentially infection causing bacteria. [...]
... more »What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy and why is it used to treat bed sores?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy incorporates the same technology used to treat scuba divers who had ventured too deep or were severely depleted of oxygen. Many hospitals now offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HOT) to treat people with severe bed sores (also referred to as decubitus ulcer, pressure sore or pressure ulcer) because studies have reinforced the benefits [...]
... more »What is ‘flap reconstruction’ and why is it necessary to treat bed sores?
In cases involving advanced bed sores (stage 3 or stage 4) a surgery may be necessary to cover the open wounds and aide in healing. Surgical reconstruction of bed sores is often performed using flap surgery (also called flap reconstruction). The surgical procedure involves harvesting healthy skin and muscle from nearby areas on the body [...]
... more »Why is a colostomy needed for patients with severe bed sores?
In cases involving severe bed sores (also referred to as: pressure sores, decubitus ulcers or pressure ulcers) on the buttocks or sacrum, a physician may recommend a surgical procedure to prevent fecal material getting into the wounds. The surgical procedure is referred to as a ‘colostomy’ or ’diverting colostomy’.
A colostomy is a major surgical procedure [...]
How many calories does a patient with advanced bed sores need to consume?
Specific nutritional requirements should be specified by a treating physician. Nonetheless, in order for the body to heal an advanced bed sore (also referred to as: pressure sores, pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers) its needs substantially more energy than a health person.
By some accounts, the body requires almost twice as much energy to heal a [...]
Can bed sores lead to amputation of limbs?
Yes. Bed sores (also known as: pressure sores, decubitus ulcers or pressure ulcers) are caused by pressure, which cuts off blood flow to parts of the body resulting in areas of injured skin and tissue. The areas of the body most vulnerable to pressure sores are the heels, hips, and buttocks. Persons who are bedridden, have [...]
... more »What is a wound vac and how does it work?
A wound vac (also referred to negative pressure wound therapy) is a machine used to treat advanced bed sores. A wound vac uses a pump to suction fluids from bed sores or other wounds that are difficult to heal on their own. An airtight, vacuum chamber is created by draping a polyurethane material over the [...]
... more »For an individual, how much does it cost to treat bed sores?
It is difficult to calculate the specific expenses related to bed sore treatment for individuals due variety of complications that may accompany bed sores. Nonetheless, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) report, treating a bed sore in an acute care setting (hospital) is $43,180.00 per stay.
Despite the high medical expenses related to bed sore [...]
How much is spent treating bed sores on an annual basis?
The last extended study of bed sore expenses was done in 1999 by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). At the time, bed sore treatment costs in the United States were estimated to be $5 to $8.5 billion annually.
... more »What devices or products can be used to prevent or relieve bed sores?
The use of pressure relieving mattresses is of particular importance to individuals who may be at heightened risk for developing bed sores.
... more »What is ultrasound assisted wound therapy?
Ultrasound wound therapy uses ultrasound waves to separate dead tissue from the walls of the bed sore to promote healing.
... more »What is mechanical debridement of bed sores?
Mechanical debridement of bed sores involves packing the open wound with damp dressings.
... more »Ask a question or request a consultation
Have a question about bed sores that you can't find on the website? Please use this form to send this question to an experienced nursing home lawyer:
Bed Sore Question Categories
- Amputation
- Amyloidosis
- Assessment
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Bed Sore In Hospital
- Bed Sore Lawsuits
- Bed Sores In Nursing Homes
- Causes of Bed Sores
- Cellulitis
- Colostomy
- Common Areas For Bed Sores
- Debridement
- Decubitus Ulcer / Pressure Ulcer / Pressure Sore
- Dehydration
- Dressings For Wounds
- Flap Reconstruction
- Gangrene
- General Information
- Group Homes
- Healing Bed Sores
- Infection In Bed Sore
- Legal Aspects
- Malnutrition
- Medical Equipment
- Medical Malpractice
- Mentally Disabled Patients
- Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Osteomyelitis
- Patients With Casts
- Physically Disabled Patients
- Prevention
- Reporting Poor Care
- Research On Bed Sores
- Sepsis
- Squamous Carcinoma
- Stages & Development
- Tunneling Bed Sore
- Wound Care
- Wound Dressing
- Wound Treatment
- Wound Vac
- Wrongful Death
Jonathan Rosenfeld's Nursing Homes Abuse Blog
'Significant Medication Errors' Discovered In Nursing Home Following Investigation Related To Patient Injury & Death
Following a medication-error related death and other medication-related problems that resulted in patient injuries, Minnesota Department of Heath investigators concluded ...
Nursing Home Spotlight: Addolorata Villa: Wheeling, Illinois
Even at nursing home facilities with relatively high Medicare ratings and low average number of health deficiencies, serious problems can ...
