Pressure sores, Bed Sores also known as Decubitus Ulcers can be treated, and often cured, by adjusting the patient's position regularly. They are most often caused by sitting in the same position for extended periods of time, which ultimately impedes blood flow to the affected areas. Once the patient has been repositioned, the wound must be cleaned and properly dressed to prevent further infection. It's a fairly straightforward system of care, but if left untreated, pressure sores can extend deep into the tissue, leaving an open wound. In severe cases, the wound will extend to the muscle, tendon, or bone.
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