Pressure Ulcers (Bed Sores) In Nursing Home Residents
Pressure ulcers (bed sores) are wounds caused by unrelieved pressure on the skin, most commonly occurring at the elbows, heels, hips, and over other bony prominences. Between 2% and 28% of nursing home residents have pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are classified based on the depth of the soft t[...]