Bedsores strike many of those who are largely confined to a bed or wheelchair, and they are tough to treat. Every year, over ...

Dan Jones died at University Health in 2022 after developing a pressure ulcer on his tailbone while a patient. Now, his widow ...

This can lead to pressure ulcers developing. Try to make sure the person doesn't stay in one position for more than a couple of hours. Encourage them to get up during the day and move around as much ...

"Pressure ulcers often develop in patients with spinal cord injury starting during the early hospitalization, affecting roughly half of the patients. While underrecognized as immunologically ...

Pressure ulcers can be serious and lead to life-threatening complications, such as blood poisoning and gangrene. However, taking some simple steps can reduce the chance of pressure ulcers developing.

Evaluating Your Pressure Ulcer Prevention Plan A problem-solving worksheet for people with spinal cord injury and their health care providers was developed by the Secondary Complications and Aging ...

The hospital was cited for improperly documenting a patient's pressure ulcer.

Considering taking supplements to treat pressure ulcers? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of pressure ulcers. Follow the links to read common uses ...

This video explains why support surfaces are important in preventing or managing pressure ulcers. It explains how they reduce pressure and counteract shear and frictional forces by optimising ...

“Our study found that patients with pressure ulcers [bed sores] regained significantly less motor function through one year after injury,” said researcher Dr. Jan Schwab, chair of neuroscience ...