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Extra Calories Essential For Pressure Sore Patients To Heal Wounds

Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure Ulcers, Malnutrition

A nutritious, balanced, and appetizing diet is important for all nursing home residents.  But it becomes essential for those suffering from pressure sores.  This is because a person with pressure sores needs to consume more calories per day that their healthy counterparts.  Facilities need to calculate each patient’s total energy expenditure (TEE) in order to… Continue Reading

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