Bedsores
Bedridden people may develop skin ulcers when they do not have daily movement. These ulcers are usually referred to as bedsores. Bedsores are very painful and may lead to further injuries and ailments if left untreated.
In many cases, individuals suffer bedsores in nursing homes and hospitals. If you or someone you love has suffered from bedsores and related infections, it may be indicative of negligence on the part of a care facility or its employees. Contact the Madison personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, at 800-242-2874.
Causes of Bedsores
Bedsores are wounds that develop on a person’s skin after he or she has spent a significant time in a bed without movement. Older people are typically at greater risk for suffering this ailment, but a person of any age who is bedridden for any reason can develop bedsores.
- An individual’s skin rubs against bedding for prolonged periods
- Bedding material remains unchanged for long periods
- An individual does not get out of bed for weeks or months at a time
- Perspiration and other bodily fluids may aid the development of bed sores, which is why it is important for bedridden individuals to get some activity outside of bed each day and to have clean bedding. Failure to do this may result in further injury.
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Bedsores may ultimately lead to infections, loss of limbs, and even death if aggressive infections take hold. If you or your loved one suffered a bedsore while under the care of a nursing home or hospital, contact the Madison medical malpractice attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, at 800-242-2874 today.
