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Zeela22
Asked March 8, 2026
Kennedy terminal ulcer
Bed Sores
Care Decisions
End of Life Signs
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brandee
Mar 8, 2026
Mom had one. She lasted about 3 months. Yes she was treated by the wound care RN.
Yes, I was called when the hospice RN saw it developing and she implied Mom would pass in the very near future. Mom was a tough bird.
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Grandma1954
Mar 8, 2026
A Kennedy Ulcer is typically seen 12 to 24 hours prior to death. This is not a "normal" pressure sore
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funkygrandma59
Mar 8, 2026
Not sure if you have a question here, but yes, Kennedy ulcers are in most cases fatal. Hopefully if someone you know has one they are being treated by a wound care specialist.
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Yes, I was called when the hospice RN saw it developing and she implied Mom would pass in the very near future. Mom was a tough bird.
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