What is a pressure ulcer or bedsore? A pressure ulcer, or bedsore, is an area of skin - and sometimes also the tissue underneath - that has become damaged because of pressure. An ulcer may develop ...

Two noted wound experts are calling for research that could lead to a universal definition of and diagnosis criteria for end-of-life skin failure.

This can lead to pressure ulcers developing. Try to make sure the person doesn't stay in one position for more than a couple of hours. Encourage them to get up during the day and move around as much ...

Pressure ulcers can be serious and lead to life-threatening complications, such as blood poisoning and gangrene. However, taking some simple steps can reduce the chance of pressure ulcers developing.

A: As a wound care expert, pressure injury prevention remains at the top of my list. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reported that 2.5 million patients per year experience pressure ...

Evaluating Your Pressure Ulcer Prevention Plan A problem-solving worksheet for people with spinal cord injury and their health care providers was developed by the Secondary Complications and Aging ...

Skin wounds and sores, such as diabetic foot sores and pressure wounds, present a growing healthcare problem. These injuries are exacerbated by co-morbidities affecting circulation and healing ...

Pressure ulcers often develop in patients with spinal cord injury starting during the early hospitalization, affecting roughly half of the patients. While underrecognized as immunologically active ...

A significant portion of Medicare patients with chronic wounds like pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and venous leg ulcers use skin substitutes as part of their treatment. These substitutes ...

Nurses hoping to reduce the rate of pressure ulcers in their hospitals are using a mannequin and self-made fake wounds to help teach colleagues about spotting and treating tissue damage in their ...