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These are often called pressure sores. These are formed when a person lies in one position too long and blood flow is cut off to the tissue. You will see this where a person has a "boney" part that they are lying on. This compresses the tissue over it and slows the flow of blood. The sacrum, coccyx, heels or the hips, but other sites such as the elbows, knees, ankles or the back of the cranium can be affected.

Turning the patient is very important. When you sleep at night, you also turn yourself.

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