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What Does a Bedsore Look Like?
When someone spends an extended amount of time in one position, it can lead to a bedsore. These wounds are painful and dangerous. Often, they develop in individuals with limited mobility, such as bedridden patients,
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Can Bedsores Lead to Death?
If someone is in a nursing home or hospital or has issues with limited mobility, bedsores are a serious concern. These sores can lead to tissue damage, serious infections, and other medical complications. But can
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What Are the Three Stages of Sepsis?
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) reports that at least 1.7 million adults are hospitalized for sepsis each year, with 350,000 of those people dying from the condition. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition
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What Are the Best Ways To Prevent Bed Sores in Nursing Homes?
A bedsore is medically classified as a decubitus ulcer, and it is an injury that does not occur overnight. These are pressure ulcers that happen when there is prolonged pressure on an area of the
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