what are bedsores?
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Overview Bedsores — also called pressure ulcers and decubitus ulcers — are injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin. Bedsores most often develop on skin that covers bony areas of the body, such as the heels, ankles, hips and tailbone. People most at risk of bedsores are those with a medical condition that limits their ability to change positions or those who spend most of their time in a bed or chair.
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Bedding Bedding, also known as bedclothes, is the materials laid above the mattress of a bed for hygiene, warmth, protection of the mattress, and decorative effect. Bedding is the removable and washable portion of a human sleeping environment.
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Bed bug Bed bugs, bed-bugs, or bedbugs are parasitic insects of the cimicid family that feed exclusively on blood. Cimex lectularius, the common bed bug, is the best known, as it prefers to feed on human blood.
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- Eschar, pronounced es-CAR, is dead tissue that sheds or falls off from healthy skin. It’s caused by burns and also occurs in pressure wounds (bedsores). Eschar is typically tan, brown, or black, and may be crusty. Wounds are classified into stages... Read More. Eschar, pronounced es-CAR, is dead tissue that sheds or falls off from healthy skin.
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- Bed Frames & Adjustable Bases. 78 items. It's impossible to overstate the value of a good night's sleep, and if you're having a tough time getting settled in every night, an adjustable bed may be the right solution. Adjustable mattress bases let you angle your bed to elevate your head or knees in a way that normal frames can't.
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Bed jacket Bed jacket. The bed jacket is a lightweight jacket worn to cover the chest, shoulders and arms while sitting up in bed. Its short length and cape-like cut allows for it to be put on (or removed) while reclining.
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PROFORE â About PROFORE. PROFORE is a multi-layer compression bandaging system developed to apply sustained graduated compression for the management of venous leg ulcers and associated conditions. Multi-layer compression bandaging is the first choice in treatment for venous leg ulcers.
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Syrinx (medicine) A syrinx is a rare, fluid-filled neuroglial cavity within the spinal cord (syringomyelia), in the brain stem (syringobulbia), or in the nerves of the elbow, usually in a young age.n the case of syringomyelia, the syrinx can expand and elongate over time, destroying the spinal cord. Since the spinal cord connects the brain to nerves in the extremities, this damage may result in pain, weakness, and stiffness in the back, shoulders, arms, or legs.
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Pressure Ulcer What is a pressure ulcer? A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin or tissue over a bony area. A pressure ulcer is also called a pressure sore, bedsore, or decubitus ulcer. Pressure ulcers can form over any bony area but are most common on the back, buttocks, hips, and heels.
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Couch A couch (U.S. English), also known as a sofa, settee (British English), or chesterfield (Canadian English and British English) is a piece of furniture for seating three or more people in the form of a bench, with or without armrests, that is partially or entirely upholstered, and often fitted with springs and tailored cushions.
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Baclofen Baclofen, sold under the brand name Lioresal among others, is a central nervous system depressant used as a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is primarily used to treat spasticity. It is also used in topical creams to help with pain. It is a GABA receptor agonist, specifically of the GABAB receptors.
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- Bedsore. Bedsores — also called pressure sores or pressure ulcers — are injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin. Bedsores most often develop on skin that covers bony areas of the body, such as the heels, ankles, hips and tailbone.
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- PROFORE is a multi-layer compression bandaging system developed to apply sustained graduated compression for the management of venous leg ulcers and associated conditions. Multi-layer compression bandaging is the first choice in treatment for venous leg ulcers. 1.
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Ankle bursitis Bursitis (ber-SEYE-tis) is swelling and pain of a bursa. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion or shock absorber between a tendon and a bone. A tendon is a cord of tough tissue that connects muscles to bones.Normally a bursa has a small amount of fluid in it. When injured, the bursa becomes inflamed (red and sore) and may fill with too much fluid. bursa is a fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion or shock absorber between a tendon and a bone. A tendon is a cord of tough tissue that connects muscles to bones. Normally a bursa has a small amount of fluid in it. When injured, the bursa becomes inflamed (red and sore) and may fill with too much fluid.
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Power Seating Take comfort to new levels in your home with power recliners. You’ll love Ashley HomeStore’s incredible selection of electric recliners, power reclining sofas and loveseats. A reclining chair, loveseat or sofa with power options gives you and your guests the ability to easily find the perfect setting for ultimate comfort.
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- Denver Mattress is a specialty store at Furniture Row. Our sales staff receives specialized training to ensure they match you with the mattress and pillows that create your most comfortable sleep. Because we make our own mattresses, and sell them in our own stores, we are able to eliminate the middleman markup.
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Stage 4 Bedsores Stage 4 bedsores are life-threatening, and elderly patients with stage 4 bedsores are likely suffering from multiple infections. There is a serious loss of skin, fat, and bone, tendon, or muscle tissue during a stage 4 bedsore.
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Nostoc commune Nostoc commune is a species of cyanobacterium in the family Nostocaceae. Common names include star jelly, witch's butter, mare's eggs, fah-tsai and facai.It is the type species of the genus Nostoc and is cosmopolitan in distribution.escription [edit]. Nostoc commune is a colonial species of cyanobacterium. It initially forms a small, hollow gelatinous globule which grows and becomes leathery, flattened and convoluted, forming a gelatinous mass with other colonies growing nearby.
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Bed Most modern beds consist of a soft, cushioned mattress on a bed frame, the mattress resting either on a solid base, often wood slats, or a sprung base. Many beds include a box spring inner-sprung base, which is a large mattress-sized box containing wood and springs that provide additional support and suspension for the mattress.
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Pressure ulcer (Redirected from Bedsore) Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure sores, bedsores and decubitus ulcers, are localized damage to the skin and/or underlying tissue that usually occur over a bony prominence as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction.
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Pressure Ulcers Pressure Ulcers. A pressure ulcer - also known as a 'bed sore', 'pressure sore' and 'decubitus ulcer' - is an ulcerated area of skin caused by irritation and continuous pressure on part of your body. Pressure ulcers are more common over places where your bones are close to your skin (bony prominences) such as your heels, the lower part of your back and your bottom.
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Bedbugs Slideshow: An Informative Look at Bedbugs Bedbugs are small, flat, wingless insects with six legs that, like mosquitoes, feed on blood from animals or people. They range in color from almost white to brown, but they turn rusty red after feeding. The common bedbug doesn't grow much longer than 0.2 inches (0.5 centimeters) and can be seen by the naked eye to the astute observer. Bedbugs get their name because they like to hide in bedding and mattresses.
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- The Spenco® Silicore® Bed Pad is filled with unique siliconized hollow-core shafts that won't mat down, but retain their loft and allow air flow. It cushions and protects all pressure-prone areas of the body. The Spenco® Silicore® Bed Pad is white, and can be washed and dried.
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5 Types of Psychology Degrees There are many different degree options to choose from at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Before you determine which type of degree to earn, it is important to understand what level of education you will need in order to enter your chosen career path.
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What is a Coverlet? A coverlet is a type of lightweight bedspread that may be woven or quilted. Classically, these blankets are primarily decorative and designed to cover layers of thicker bedding. They may also be used on their own as throw blankets, and their light weight makes them suitable as picnic blankets, as well.