Illustration showing the stages of of a bed sore or pressure ulcer. Bed sores can be caused by many factors including unrelieved pressure, friction, humidity, etc. Bed sores usually afflict the frail and elderly, wheelchair bound people and the terminally

Illustration showing the stages of of a bed sore or pressure ulcer. Bed sores can be caused by many factors including unrelieved pressure, friction, humidity, etc. Bed sores usually afflict the frail and elderly, wheelchair bound people and the terminally Stock Photo
Preview

Image details

Contributor:

Science History Images / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

G155T2

File size:

66.1 MB (1.2 MB Compressed download)

Releases:

Model - no | Property - noDo I need a release?

Dimensions:

4500 x 5136 px | 38.1 x 43.5 cm | 15 x 17.1 inches | 300dpi

Photographer:

Monica Schroeder

More information:

Illustration showing the stages of of a bed sore or pressure ulcer. Bed sores can be caused by many factors including unrelieved pressure, friction, humidity, etc. Bed sores usually afflict the frail and elderly, wheelchair bound people and the terminally ill. Bed sores can be fatal but can be treated and cured by a regimen of relieving pressure by turning the body on a strict schedule.