Dressing changes are often the most uncomfortable part of bedsore care for patients. Done incorrectly, they cause pain, disturb healing tissue, and introduce bacteria. With the right technique, dressing changes... Read More
Author: cimidalix
Daily skin inspection is a caregiver's most reliable tool for catching pressure problems before they become open wounds. A bedsore spotted at Stage 1 — when the skin is still... Read More
Shear is one of the lesser-known causes of bedsores, but it is responsible for many pressure injuries in bedridden patients. Shear happens when the body slides downward in the bed... Read More