We allege that this Ohio Select Specialty Hospital caused our client to suffer a Stage IV decubitus ulcer,” states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national bedsore attorney. Dr. Greg Vigna, national malpractice ...

LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers at UCLA and K Medical recently discovered that a major key to preventing pressure ulcers (a.k.a., bedsores, pressure injuries, or decubitus ...

Cottage Hospital uses its monopoly to invest in nurse training and quality care, avoiding the pitfalls of private ...

Documents filed in court state GMH’s alleged failure to manage Vicente “Benny” Acfalle’s care resulted in severe complications, including a decubitus ulcer.

We present a case of a female in her 60s with the history of chronic renal failure who presented with a grade IV decubitus ulcer over the sacral region. The ulcer had progressed over several weeks due ...

Pressure ulcers (decubitus) occur very frequently and are found in 10 – 20 % of patients in health institutions. Health personnel should be well acquainted with the prophylaxis, assessment and ...

Unit turnover was positively associated with nurse injury and PE/DVT, but negatively associated with falls and decubitus ulcers. Conclusions Safety climate was associated with both patient and nurse ...

Stage 4 bedsores or pressure ulcers can be fatal. Since they're preventable, you may be eligible for stage 4 bedsore lawsuit settlements.

A peptic ulcer can be extremely painful and sometimes dangerous. It is important to consult a doctor if you experience severe and persistent pain in the abdominal region.