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Wound Ostomy Article: Reducing Pressure Ulcers in Long Term Care (Including Nursing Homes)

By Thomas Waitt Pleasant, Nursing Home Lawyer In North Carolina (Raleigh, Wilmington, Fayetteville) Toll Free 888.435.7156.. Here is a link to a recent article relating studies on the reduction of pressure ulcers (or pressure sores) in nursing homes and other long-term care settings. Pressure sores seem to show up in many nursing home abuse and neglect cases. In my North Carolina nursing home injury and wrongful death law practice, pressure sores are frequently an issue that has to be dealt with.  Often pressure sores become infected if not treated properly, and the infection can enter the blood stream and lead to sepsis, and even death. The worst pressure sores can be gruesome, exposing deep layers of muscle, and even bone. If you suspect your loved one who is in a nursing home has a pressure sore, or may have died from a pressure sore. you might consider seeking legal advice.