Information & Tips for Wheelchair Users

Risk Factors Associated with Pressure Sores

People are at risk of developing pressure sores if they have difficulty moving and are unable to easily change position while seated or in bed. Immobility may be due to: Generally poor health or weakness Paralysis Injury or illness that requires bed rest or wheelchair use Recovery after surgery Sedation Read More

Common Locations for Pressure Sores

Pressure Injury Prevention prevention

For people who use a wheelchair, pressure sores often occur on skin over the following sites: Tailbone or buttocks Shoulder blades and spine Backs of arms and legs where they rest against the chair For people who are confined to a bed, (home or nursing home) common sites include the following: Back Read More

3 Primary Contributing Factors to Pressure Sores

Pressure Injury Prevention

Pressure sores are caused by pressure against the skin that inhibits an adequate supply of blood to skin and underlying tissues. Other factors related to limited mobility can make the skin vulnerable to damage and contribute to the development of pressure sores. There are three primary contributing factors: Sustained pressure. When Read More

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Risk Factors Associated with Pressure Sores

Common Locations for Pressure Sores

3 Primary Contributing Factors to Pressure Sores

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