title: Practical Management of Pressure Sores: Taking the patient's overall health into account.
abstract: Pressure sores are common in the debilitated elderly. Causal factors are unrelieved pressure, shearing forces, friction, and moisture. Preventive measures should be used for all high-risk patients, defined by general condition, mental status, degree of incontinence, amount of activity, and mobility. Principles of treating ulcers include pressure relief, reducing bacterial counts, debriding necrotic tissue, and providing a moist, clean environment.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Jordan