Pressure Sores: MedlinePlus

Pressure Sores


URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pressuresores.html

Also called: Bed sores, Decubitus ulcers, Pressure ulcers [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/medlineplus/email_request.pl?refPage=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enlm%2Enih%2Egov%2Fmedlineplus%2Fpressuresores%2Ehtml&emailTitle=Pressure%20Sores] [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/feeds/topics/pressuresores.xml]

Pressure sores are areas of damaged skin caused by staying in one position for too long. They commonly form where your bones are close to your skin, such as your ankles, back, elbows, heels and hips. You are at risk if you are bedridden, use a wheelchair, or are unable to change your position. Pressure sores can cause serious infections, some of which are life-threatening. They can be a problem for people in nursing homes.

You can prevent the sores by
.Keeping skin clean and dry
..Changing position every two hours
...Using pillows and products that relieve pressure

Pressure sores have a variety of treatments. Advanced sores are slow to heal, so early treatment is best.

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Pressure Sores: MedlinePlus


Preventing and Caring for Pressure Ulcers (Pressure Sores, Bedsores)
Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:56:06 -0500
Source: Beth Israel Medical Center, Dept. of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care - PDF
http://www.stoppain.org/pressureulcers/common/pdf/BIMC_patient.pdf
 
Pressure Ulcers

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:56:06 -0500
Source: Beth Israel Medical Center, Dept. of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care
Preventing and Caring for Pressure Ulcers