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Bedsores
California Nursing Home Abuse
Bedsores, or pressure sores, are caused by a lack of circulation to a particular area of the body. Constant pressure is the cause of the lack of blood flow to these areas of the body and may occur in bedridden patients or those with limited mobility if they are not properly treated. Bedsores are not a normal condition at a nursing home or other elder care facility. Bedsores, pressure sores, and other injuries offer an unmistakable sign that elder abuse or neglect may be taking place.
Why Does a Bed Sore Develop?
Constant pressure on the skin reduces blood supply to the skin and oxygen and nutrients carried by the blood cannot reach the cells in the tissue, eventually causing cell death. Blood supply to the skin can be cut off after two to three hours from constant unrelieved pressure. As the skin dies, the bedsore first starts as a red, painful area, which eventually turns purple. Left untreated, the skin can break open and become infected. A bedsore can become deep, extending into the muscle.
A bed sore is a breakdown of the skin tissues around any bony part of the body, such as:
- Tailbone
- Hips
- Elbows
- Heels
- Shoulder blades
- Spine
Pressure ulcers are often a sign that the nursing home staff is not assisting the residents to move freely or not turning them as they are meant to. This is a serious form of nursing home abuse that should be dealt with right away. Contacting a nursing home abuse lawyer is your first step against this type of mistreatment.
Nursing Home Neglect and Pressure Ulcers
Perhaps the most disheartening aspect to bedsores is that they are easily prevented with proper patient care. If your elderly loved one has developed pressure sores, it is important to investigate the matter. At the Law Offices of Gregory L. Johnson we can help you look further into your loved ones treatment to determine whether they are being neglected or are receiving improper medical treatment.
Contact Our Attorneys for Answers About Pressure Sores and Neglect
If you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect with your elderly loved ones, or have questions about your legal options, contact the Law Offices of Gregory L. Johnson today for a free consultation with a knowledgeable, skilled attorney at our Ventura law office. You may send an email to our office, or call 805-988-3661.
