1.back of the head
2.shoulders
3.hips
4.knees
5.heels and toes
6.ankles
7.elbows
8.sacrum
9.ear
Infected pressure sores on the skin are commonly referred to as pressure ulcers or bedsores. These wounds can develop when there is prolonged pressure on the skin, leading to tissue damage and subsequent infection. Prompt treatment and prevention are crucial to managing pressure sores effectively.
The 3 areas most at risk from pressure sores are the sacrum, coccyx, and the hips.
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Pressure sores.
decubitus ulcers, pressure ulcers, or pressure sores
Dragging a person across the bed creates friction which injures the skin and makes pressure sores more likely.
limited or compromised blood flow to the skin tissue caused by pressure
Bedsores are also called decubitus ulcers, pressure ulcers, or pressure sores
alternating pressure mattresses work to ensure that pressure points or bony prominences do not have constant pressure on them thereby lowering the risk of pressure sores.
list some contributing factors to the development of pressure ulcers
Judy A. Waterlow has written: 'Pressure ulcer prevention manual' 'Pressure sores'
the legislation is the safeguarding legislation such as the care standards act and safeguarding vulnerable adults as it states you have a duty to protect individuals from harm, which includes protecting them from getting pressure sores. The GSCC code of practice also states this. NICE have clinical guidelines for the prevention of pressure sores and your organisation should also have a policy for this