Preventing pressure ulcers

You’ll be lying or sitting for a long time during your hospital stay. You could develop pressure ulcers (also called bed sores). This fact sheet explains how to prevent them.

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Long-Acting Opioid to Relieve Pain

Taking Medication With A Portable Infusion Pump - Central Venous Cathe…

Eating a Protein-Rich, Energy-Dense Diet

Gabapentinoids to Relieve Pain