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Why are patients rotated every 2 hours in the hospital?

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Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered

Specializes in Geriatrics

Prevent ulcers/clots: To prevent skin breakdown or decubiti or pressure ulcers, also to prevent clots in the legs. Immobilization kills!

Dr Seely agreed

Answered 7/20/2012

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