Bed sores.<\/p>\n
Term used to describe a pressure ulcer.<\/p>\n
Inflammation or sore on the skin over a bony prominence (e.g., shoulder blade, elbow, hip, buttocks, heel), resulting from prolonged pressure on the area, usually from being confined to bed. Most frequently seen in elderly and immobilized persons, decubitus ulcers may be prevented by frequent change of position, early ambulation, cleanliness, and use of skin lubricants and a water or air mattress; once present, the ulcers must be washed and dried carefully, and a sterile dressing with moisturizing oil applied; if severe, debridement and drainage may be necessary. Also called bedsore; pressure sore.<\/p>\n
Skin lesions due to prolonged pressure.<\/p>\n
An inflamed sore often found on the skin of elderly, debilitated, bedridden persons with poor circulation. Also known as bedsores or pressure sores, these ulcers occur most frequently in areas subject to pressure, such as the spine, hip, heel, elbow, and buttocks.<\/p>\n
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Bed sores. Term used to describe a pressure ulcer. Inflammation or sore on the skin over a bony prominence (e.g., shoulder blade, elbow, hip, buttocks, heel), resulting from prolonged pressure on the area, usually from being confined to bed. Most frequently seen in elderly and immobilized persons, decubitus ulcers may be prevented by frequent change […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-58640","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-d"],"yoast_head":"\n