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Health Encyclopedia: Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore)
Bedsore; Decubitus ulcer
Symptoms
Pressure sores are categorized by severity, from Stage I (earliest signs) to Stage IV (worst):
- Stage I: A reddened area on the skin that, when pressed, is "non-blanchable" (does not turn white). This indicates that a pressure ulcer is starting to develop.
- Stage II: The skin blisters or forms an open sore. The area around the sore may be red and irritated.
- Stage III: The skin br...
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Pressure ulcer (bedsore)
Bedsore; Decubitus ulcer Prevention If bedridden or immobile with diabetes, circulation problems, incontinence, or mental disabilities, you should be checked for... Read more »Sepsis
...include intravenous lines, surgical wounds, surgical drains, and sites of skin breakdown known as decubitus ulcers or bedsores. The infection is often confirmed by a positive blood... Read more »Pressure ulcer (bedsore)
...heels, hips, ankles, shoulders, back, and the back of the head. Alternative Names Bedsore; Decubitus ulcer Considerations Causes These factors increase the risk for... Read more »Pressure ulcer (bedsore)
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