Health department officials are warning patients and their loved ones to be alert regarding pressure all servers. Increased temperatures can in turn increase the risk of pressure ulcer development. Patients and their loved ones are asked to alert careurs regarding the development of pressure ulcers if they believe they are beginning to develop.
“Pressure ulcers can happen to anyone, but commonly affect people who are confined to bed or sit in a wheelchair for long periods of time,” according to officials. For more, read the story.
