wfaulk:
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At the same time, I don't know how wealthy the man was.


Nor I. Just guessing. He seemed to have access to pretty advanced treatments like diaphragm stimulator/implant (but maybe some of those things aren't considered advanced anymore).


Paul G:
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There are ways of preventing pressure wounds from forming, but most that I have seen are really short term methods that will help but not prevent them over the long term.


Prevention is pretty much pure labor -- lots of moving/repositioning, massage, cleaning, vigilance -- and isn't any guarantee. I was just surprised at the news of his death, what with him being so aggressive in dealing with his situation and thinking if anyone was in a position to ward off this very common complication...
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Jim


'Tis the exceptional fellow who lies awake at night thinking of his successes.