fundamentals
Symptoms During a Fatal Illness
Pressure Sores
Dying people are susceptible to Pressure Sores (also called pressure ulcers or bedsores), which cause discomfort and can lead to infections. People who are very ill, move very little, are confined to bed, are incontinent, are poorly nourished, or sit much of the time are at greatest risk. Ordinary pressure on the skin from sitting or moving across sheets may tear or damage the skin. Every effort should be made to 