Treatment and Prevention of Pressure Sores Most people know that if an invalid is restricted in movement that pressure sores can happen. However, there are ways to treat and prevent some pressure sores. This paper discusses methods of preventing pressure sores. It has been estimated that 3% to 5% of all hospital inpatients will develop pressure sores either just before, during, or after admission" (wmunro.com 2002). "The pathogenesis of pressure ulcers consists of more than simply pressure-related necrosis. Skin is usually resistant to this type of destruction, yet these ulcers evolve to include the skin" Fonendo 2002). Factors that increase the risk of bedsores are age, skin thinning, weight loss, and vascular insufficiency. Often the patient enters the hospital and may be limited to mobility such as hip fractures. A bedsore further limits the mobility of the patient. Therefore, finding a way to predict these sores would be the best solution to the problem. Pages: 8 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 810 Prevent Pressure Sores.doc Price: 71.60

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