People at risk of developing bed sores are -Â elderly, bedridden people, or patients with mobility issues Typically following patients are at risk:
Stroke/Paralysis
Patients on oxygen/BiPap/ ventilator
Post-surgical cases with limited mobility or on complete bed rest
Neurosurgery
Orthopedic patients (hip and spine surgery) on complete bed rest and/or with reduced mobility
Terminally ill patients e.g. coma, patients on life support systems including ventilators, etc.
Bedridden patients or patients in wheelchairs
Patients with long hospitalization