Nursing Home Abuse

Bedsores are a side effect of a person sitting or laying in the same position for long periods of time, and they are often a result of neglect or mistreatment by caregivers. Bedsores are also known as pressure sores, pressure …

What is a Stage 3 Bedsore?

Stage 1 and stage 2 bedsores should be identified early and treated properly. If they are not, they could progress into stage 3 bedsores that can have serious medical consequences for patients. Stage 3 …

In This Article

• Definition
• Appearance
• Prevention
• Treatment

Bedsores are usually the result of a person sitting or lying in the same position for extended periods of time. They are also called pressure sores, pressure ulcers, or decubitus ulcers. Due to …

In This Article

• Definition
• Appearance
• Prevention
• Treatment

Bedsores are also called pressure sores, pressure ulcers, or decubitus ulcers. These occur when a person has been sitting or lying in the same position for extended periods of time due to a …