Bedsores may sound like a minor inconvenience, but they are often very serious. Bedsore injuries frequently impact individuals living in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. […]

Sepsis describes a bacterial infection of the blood which can become fatal without treatment. The elderly often present a high risk of developing sepsis due to […]

Causes of Pressure Ulcers Pressure ulcers are also referred to as pressure sores, bedsores, and decubitus ulcers. A pressure ulcer can range from a very mild […]

Types of Pressure Ulcers and Bed Sores There are several types of skin ulceration. Pressure ulcers or bedsores occur when the skin is subjected to constant […]

Estimates indicate that 1 to 3 million people in the U.S. develop pressure ulcers each year. According to the Joint Commission, more than 2.5 million patients […]

Bed sores are commonly called as pressure ulcers which are caused primarily by unrelieved pressure. It may affect any part of the body like knees, elbows […]

Tips for Preventing Pressure Ulceration Risk Assessment: Risk assessment tools, such as the Waterlow and Braden scales act as a prompt enabling clinicians to recognize any […]

Pressure against the skin reduces blood supply to that area, and the affected tissue dies. This may happen when you stay in one position for too […]