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decubitus ulcers, pressure ulcers, or pressure sores

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What are the causes of bedsores?

Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, are caused by prolonged pressure on the skin, usually from lying in one position for an extended period. Other factors that can contribute to bedsores include friction, shear forces, moisture, poor nutrition, and impaired mobility. Proper skin care, repositioning, and managing risk factors are essential in preventing bedsores.


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 term for bedsores?

Bedsores are also called decubitus ulcers, pressure ulcers, or pressure sores


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What is a decubitus ucler?

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By what measure is treatment for bedsores successful?

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