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

What is a pressure ulcer or bedsore? A pressure ulcer, or bedsore, is an area of skin - and sometimes also the tissue underneath - that has become damaged because of pressure. An ulcer may develop ...

In particular, some wheelchair users with paralysis can suffer from dangerous pressure sores without being aware of them due to their loss of feeling. Such people, therefore, have a regime of ...

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.

Why: Pressure ulcers are serious problems that occur frequently in hospitalized, community-dwelling and nursing home older adults, accounting for 3-11% in acute facilities, and 24% in long-term ...

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 ...

A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear. There are many contributing or ...

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 ...

The purpose of this educational video series is to provide information to individuals with SCI and caregivers on skin care. Evaluating Your Pressure Ulcer Prevention Plan A problem-solving worksheet ...