The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel redefined the definition of a pressure ulcer and the stages of pressure ulcers in 2007, including the original 4 stages and adding 2 stages on deep tissue ...

Immediate recommendation for all pressure ulcer stages (descriptions and photos) call for immidiate referral to wound care specialist for evaluation/treatment.

But in the later stages of dementia, people may move a lot less and can also develop physical disabilities, so they may be in the same position for substantial periods. This can lead to pressure ...