The 84-year-old decedent was admitted to the defendant facility from the hospital with one stage 1 pressure injury to her sacrum, incontinence and a Braden score of 13. She was totally dependent on ...

This case involves the defendant assisted living facility’s failure to properly offload pressure, leading to multiple pressure ulcers and the death of the plaintiff’s 84-year-old sister.

Providers should educate affected patients and their families about “unavoidable” pressure ulcers using a standardized process to help fend off related litigation, two seasoned medical malpractice ...

Why: Pressure ulcers are serious problems that occur frequently in hospitalized, community-dwelling and nursing home older adults, accounting for 3-11% in acute facilities, and 24% in long-term ...

What causes pressure ulcers and who do they affect? Pressure ulcers are wounds that occur when a continuous pressure or friction is placed on one area of the body, damaging the skin. They occur when ...

Decubitus ulcers are injuries to the skin that occur when prolonged pressure obstructs blood flow. Decubitus ulcer staging helps doctors determine the best treatment plan for these types of wounds.

Prevention of and assessment for pressure ulcers and skin tears are the responsibilities of the client, family, caregivers, and the health care team. Prevention will avoid discomfort, disfigurement ...

Hospital patients taking multiple medications may be more likely to develop pressure ulcers irrespective of other risk ...