When patients are pulled up in bed rather than lifted, they are at increased risk for the development of a decubitus ulcer. What is the name given to the factor responsible for this risk?

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Shearing force occurs when the skin is pulled in one direction while the tissues underneath are pulled in another direction. This can cause injury to the tissues and increase the risk of a decubitus ulcer. Lifting, rather than pulling, patients helps to minimize this risk. Friction, necrosis of tissue, and ischemia can also contribute to the development of decubitus ulcers, but are not specifically related to pulling patients up in bed.

When Patients Are Pulled Up in Bed Rather Than Lifted