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Why is it effective to in preventing bed sores the rotation of patients every 2 hours?
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Reduces pressure: The rotation relieves pressure and allows blood to circulate to the areas that had been deprived of blood flow.
Answered 12/30/2016
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Avoids pressure : Rotation every 2 hours avoids pressure exerted in the skin surface constantly in one particular area
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