Summary Pressure ulcers sound like an innocuous condition, but in fact they can be extremely dangerous, especially to those who are physically challenged, have diabetes or who live in long term care facilities like nursing homes. In fact, actor and activist Christopher Reeves untimely death at age 51 was attributed to a pressure ulcer. In this program we explain what pressure ulcers are, see how they develop and how they can be prevented. We also examine an innovative therapy that is helping to heal pressure ulcers quickly and painlessly.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Ellen Marguerite Cullivan Carlos Pagan Mubin Syed Sumeet Patel
Genres : Documentary News
Release date : Jun 28, 2005
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : Information Television Network
Summary Pressure ulcers sound like an innocuous condition, but in fact they can be extremely dangerous, especially to those who are physically challenged, have diabetes or who live in long term care facilities like nursing homes. In fact, actor and activist Christopher Reeves untimely death at age 51 was attributed to a pressure ulcer. In this program we explain what pressure ulcers are, see how they develop and how they can be prevented. We also examine an innovative therapy that is helping to heal pressure ulcers quickly and painlessly.
Genres : Documentary News
Release date : Jun 28, 2005
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : Information Television Network
