Information & Tips for Wheelchair Users | Aquila Corporation

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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