The Bedfast and Immobile Are Major Risks for Bed Sores, Pressure Sores and Decubitus Ulcers

Written by Adam Peck Category: Bed Sores January 26th, 2013 1 min read

Mobility and activity limitations are strong independent predictors of pressure ulcers.

The recent NPUAP-EPUAP guideline states that if the individual is bedfast or chairfast and immobile, he/she is considered to be risk for pressure ulcers. Other factors (e.g., nutrition, moisture) may have an impact on risk status, but activity and mobility limitations are the primary considerations.

Turning or repositioning the immobile individual helps reperfuse ischemic skin, temporarily removing pressure from vulnerable tissues. Repositioning may include partial turns or small body movements that do not always remove pressure from the sacrum or heels rather than full turns of 30° or more that lift the sacrum from the bed.

– from Steven Peck, Senior Attorney at Peck Law Group

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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.