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18/12/2019

How should I choose to buy/rent a bed for a dependent patient/elderly? Series 2

Checks to make before you buy or rent a fowler bed: Thickness of Metal Sheet; Side Rails; Foam Mattress; Disinfected Beds Thickness of Metal Sheet: Check the thickness of the...

18/12/2019

by Sherlin Allen

Where on the body most commonly does the patient/elder get bed sores?

See the representative images below and check your elder/patient regularly on these spots. On the earliest hint of bed sore developing, call a qualified professional. Signs of an early stage...

18/12/2019

by Sherlin Allen

Bed Sores can be prevented by using Air Mattresses?

Bed Sores are localized areas of tissue necrosis that tend to occur when soft tissue is compressed between a bony prominence and an external surface for a prolonged period. These...

18/12/2019

by Sherlin Allen

Did you know in what setting are Bed Sores most likely to develop?

Bed sores are most likely to develop in patients who are in hospitals (60% of cases) followed by Nursing Homes/Institutional Care Centres and lastly Homes. Actually, nearly 1/3 of patients...

18/12/2019

by Sherlin Allen

How long does it take for a Bed Sore to develop?

Actually, it takes only about TWO HOURS for a bed sore to develop. So if you have a bed ridden elder or patient at home, you know what you have...

18/12/2019

by Sherlin Allen

Why do bed sores occur in elders so often?

Older adults tend to have thinner skin, making them more susceptible to damage from minor pressure. They also tend to have less natural cushioning over their bones. Muscle atrophy and...

18/12/2019

by Sherlin Allen

What is the optimal position for a bed ridden patient to reduce pressure to avoid bed sores?

To reduce chances of a bed sore happening, the intensity of the pressure has to be reduced. Factors affecting the intensity are weight of the patient, his positioning (supine, lateral,...

18/12/2019

by Sherlin Allen

Should one use a hospital type bed while caring for somewhat dependent elder or bed ridden patient? Can one not manage just with the bed and mattress at home?

In some cases, one should actually take a hospital like bed with mattress and side railings. While there are various types of beds suited for various budgets such as electronic...

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How should I choose to buy/rent a bed for a dependent patient/elderly? Series 2

Where on the body most commonly does the patient/elder get bed sores?

Bed Sores can be prevented by using Air Mattresses?

Did you know in what setting are Bed Sores most likely to develop?

How long does it take for a Bed Sore to develop?

Why do bed sores occur in elders so often?

What is the optimal position for a bed ridden patient to reduce pressure to avoid bed sores?

Should one use a hospital type bed while caring for somewhat dependent elder or bed ridden patient? Can one not manage just with the bed and mattress at home?

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