Poor Nutrition Effects The Development of Bed Sores, Pressure Sores and Decubitus Ulcers

Written by Adam Peck Category: Injury Law January 16th, 2013 1 min read

The general consensus indicates that nutrition is an important aspect of a comprehensive care plan for prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, and it is essential to address nutrition in every individual with pressure ulcers. Adequate calories, protein, fluids, vitamins and minerals are required by the body for maintaining tissue integrity and preventing tissue breakdown.

Pressure ulcer incidence may be higher with increased age, frailty or severity of illness, pressure ulcer history or significant weight loss and eating difficulties. Compromised nutritional status such as unintentional weight loss, undernutrition, protein energy malnutrition (PEM), and dehydration deficits are known risk factors for pressure ulcer development. Other nutrition-related risk factors associated with increased risk of pressure ulcers include low body mass index (BMI), reduced food intake, and impaired ability to eat independently.

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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.