Bedsores, Pressure Sores and Decubitus Ulcers Should Be Avoidable says Los Angeles Nursing Home and Abuse Attorney Steven C. Peck

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Law January 26th, 2013 1 min read

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Bed sores, also referred to as pressure ulcers or decubitis ulcers, are one of the strongest signs of neglect and are completely preventable. Typically, bed sores form on areas where the bone comes into close contact with the skin on the heels, elbows, shoulders and back of the head. They can, however, appear any place on the skin subjected to prolonged pressure. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that bed sores are categorized in stages by the depth and severity of the wound:

– Stage 1: The skin is reddened but not an open wound and will not disappear when pressure is relieved
– Stage 2: Some skin loss associated with the wound and may appear as a blister or shallow crater
– Stage 3: A full thickness of skin is lost, exposing the subcutaneous tissues and appearing to form a deep crater
– Stage 4: A full thickness of skin and subcutaneous tissues are lost, exposing muscle or bone

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.