Written by Malman Law, reviewed by Steve J. Malman.
Bedsores, also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, are caused by extra pressure on extra patches of skin. These sores are very common among elderly individuals or young individuals who are admitted to nursing homes and are immobile for long periods of time. Just because a person is immobile does not mean that he or she will develop bedsores. While there are instances where bedsores occur with proper monitoring, most of the time they occur because a patient is not properly positioned or those caring for the patient are inattentive to the patient’s current condition.
There are multiple reasons why a person may experience bedsores. These include:
Also, if a patient does not have enough blood supplied to the skin, he or she will not have the right balance of nutrients, which can lead to a deterioration of the skin and turn into pressure sores. Healthy individuals rarely experience bedsores; instead, they are more common in those with ailing health. Also, when a person cannot move or change position frequently enough, he or she is more likely to develop bedsores.
There are some people at higher risk for pressure ulcers – and a facility should monitor these individuals closely due to their heightened risk. Just some risk factors include:
There are at-risk individuals in nursing homes who need proper monitoring to ensure that they do not develop bedsores. Also, if they do develop a bedsore, the nursing home must act quickly to rectify the situation. Leaving bedsores in place could lead to deeper, more painful ulcers or even lead to a life-threatening infection. To tell if your loved one is at-risk for developing bedsores, you would need to consider overall health. Those more likely to develop bed sores include:
If your loved one has been in a nursing home facility and he or she has developed bedsores, you must speak with an attorney right away. While there are rare cases in which a patient’s bed sores are not due to neglect, in most cases, a patient with bedsores is a sign that the nursing home has failed to perform a standard duty of care – therefore, they are legally responsible for damages. To assess your case and explore your options, contact the nursing home team at Malman Law. We offer free consultations, so schedule yours now by calling our offices or fill out our online contact form with your legal questions.
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