Risk Factors of Decubitus Ulcers
The following patients may be susceptible to decubitus ulcers (bedsores):
- Old, immobile and/or bed-ridden people
- Diabetics
- People above the age of 65 years or children below the age of five years
- People suffering from poor blood circulation, cardiac insufficiency or low blood pressure
- People who are overweight or underweight (!!!)
- People who already had decubitus ulcers
