Pressure ulcer

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A pressure ulcer, also known as a decubitus ulcer or bed sore, is any lesion caused by unrelieved pressure that results in damage to underlying tissue. There are several other factors other than pressure that may contribute to the development of ulcers, including moisture, friction, shear immobility, sensory loss and certain underlying medical conditions. The national Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) bed sore classification system defines six different stages: - Stage I and Deep Tissue…

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Definition of Decubiti in the Medical Dictionary by The Free Dictionary

This infographic explains the four stages of bed sores also known as pressure ulcers which is the breakdown of skin when patients are on bedrest or immobile for long periods of time and are not repositioned properly or often enough.

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Avoidable pressure ulcers are a key indicator of the quality of nursing care. Preventing them happening will improve all care for vulnerable patients.

For a patient who has been diagnosed with a pressure injury, nursing interventions include regular skin checks to look for early signs of tissue damage, nutritional interventions, using the right skin care products, and reducing the amount of time that tissues are exposed to sustained strain or stress.