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gangrene (tissue death); osteomyelitis (infection of the bone beneath the bedsore); sepsis (a poisoning of tissue or the whole body from bacterial infection); other localized or systemic infections
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What conditions associated with bedsores warrant immediate medical attention?
skin turns black or becomes inflamed, tender, swollen, or warm to the touch; the patient develops a fever during treatment; a bedsore contains pus or has a foul-smelling discharge
What are the characteristics of Stage II bedsores?
partial-thickness loss of skin, an abrasion, swelling, and possible blistering or peeling of skin.
What conditions would lead to people needing replacement joints?
Arthritis is a leading cause of total joint surgery. Degeneration, bone necrosis, trauma and injury, dysplasia, malformation, can all be conditions that may also lead to joint reconstruction, too.
Are there diamonds or mines in Missouri?
No Diamond mines in Missouri, there was volcanic activity and all the conditions exist for the formation of the diamonds but none have been found. There are many other types of mines in Missouri from Limestone to Lead.
Is lead found in nature or is it synthetic?
Lead is an element and is natural, but is not often found in its pure state. It is usually found in an ore that has a lead compound and a mixture of other compounds of other metals. It is then refined to produce more pure lead metal.
Condition affected by other conditions?
There are many conditions that are affected by other conditions. If an air conditioning has a leaking problem, this can lead to mold.
How do you know that you are suffering from bedsores?
Bedsores are an open ulcer of the skin. If you have open wounds not caused by trauma and have been bedridden this is probably bedsores.
What is the prognosis for bedsores?
The prognosis for complete recovery from scabies infestation is excellent. In patients with weak immune systems, the biggest danger is that the areas of skin involved with scabies will become secondarily infected with bacteria.
By what other names are bedsores known?
decubitus ulcers, pressure ulcers, or pressure sores
What is term for bedsores?
Bedsores are also called decubitus ulcers, pressure ulcers, or pressure sores
What are bedsores?
Have a look at this link for your answer
What is a decubitus ucler?
bedsores
By what measure is treatment for bedsores successful?
people who have been successfully treated for bedsores have a 90% chance of developing them again
What are the causes of bedsores?
The cause of bedsores is prolonged periods of time without moving out og a certain position most of the time in bed.
What is another word use for bedsores?
Bedsores are also called decubitus ulcers, pressure ulcers, or pressure sores
What conditions would lead to the spread of dysentery during the Holocaust?
the conditions that lead to dysentery were from poor conditions and from under heat
Which condition forms in the legs of a patient who is bedridden?
Bedsores
