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Bedsores and Pressure Sores in Oklahoma Nursing Homes
If you have a loved one who is currently living in an Oklahoma nursing home, it may be in your best interest to learn about bedsores. Pressure ulcers are preventable injuries to the skin that can prove fatal if not properly diagnosed and treated. Hopefully the facility where your loved one resides makes every effort to prevent pressure sores from developing and has the staff necessary to treat bedsores before they become dangerous.
Bedsores are physical injuries that result from prolonged pressure on the skin. They most commonly develop on the heels, ankles, buttocks, and hips of patients who lie down or sit in the same position for many hours at a time. Therefore, patients who are immobile or wheelchair-bound are particularly at risk of suffering from pressure ulcers. Oklahoma nursing home staff can play a part in preventing bedsores by helping patients shift their weight and position throughout the day and night.
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