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What is the meaning of bed sores?
Bed sores are painful, often red areas of the skin that are caused by the pressure of lying or sitting in the same position for too long. Bed sores must be treated and kept clean as they can become very infected. Bed sores are most common in the older generation.
Q Why individuals should not be dragged and the relationship of this to the prevention of pressure sores?
Dragging a person across the bed creates friction which injures the skin and makes pressure sores more likely.
Why are person confined to a bed most likely to develop bedsore on their bodies if they use water bed than ordinary mattress?
Bed sores are caused when pressure on the skin cuts off blood circulation, because there is no/little blood flow to the skin, the skin begins to die, resulting in bed sores. The pressure is more evenly distributed over the surface of the skin in a water bed, allowing blood to flow more freely, resulting in far fewer risks of bed sores.
What is the adverb of sleepy?
The adverb of sleepy is sleepily.An example sentence is: "she sleepily slides into bed".
What is it called when you get a rash from a mattress?
Bed sores
What is the purpose of changing position in bed on a comatose patient?
To prevent bed sores.
Why is it important to avoid wrinkles in the bed linen?
To keep the patient from getting bed sores
What is the name of the bacteria that causes bed sores?
staph
What is the adverb form of sleepy?
The adverb of sleepy is sleepily.An example sentence is: "she sleepily slides into bed".
What is the important of air cushion in hospital?
To prevent bed sores.
What are the release dates for Yard Crashers - 2008 Sleepy Creek Bed 2-7?
Yard Crashers - 2008 Sleepy Creek Bed 2-7 was released on: USA: 2009
Why would an elderly man get blisters on his legs?
Blisters on the legs of an elderly man could be caused by a variety of factors such as poor circulation, friction from ill-fitting shoes or socks, skin infections, or a reaction to medications. It is important for him to consult a healthcare professional to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.
