All About Pressure Ulcers and Positioning

Have you ever cared for someone with a pressure ulcer? Pressure ulcers can seriously affect a person's health. They can cause physical pain and emotional stress for sufferers and their families. They lead to longer stays in the hospital or nursing home. They can interfere with recovery. Anyone who must stay in a bed or a chair for prolonged periods of time is at risk for developing pressure ulcers. Other factors also increase the risk for pressure ulcers.

Luckily, most pressure ulcers can ...