How Pressure Ulcers Signal Neglect and Greater Health Risks
Pressure ulcer (bedsores /or/decubitus ulcer) is a skin and underlying tissue injury caused by prolonged pressure, friction, or shear. This is why immobile patients are most likely to suffer this painful condition. If this condition is left untreated, it can progress from mild skin redness and irritation to deep wounds exposing muscle/bone. These late-stage ulcers […]
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