Pressure Ulcer (Pressure Sore)
Alternate Names : Bedsore, Decubitus Ulcer
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Call Immediately for Emergency Medical Assistance if
The patient's health care provider should be contacted immediately if there are any signs that the pressure ulcer is getting infected. An infection can lead to serious problems because the infection can spread to the rest of the body. Some of the signs of an infected pressure ulcer include:
- A foul odor from the ulcer
- Redness and tenderness around the area of the ulcer
- The skin close to the ulcer is warm and swollen
If the patient starts running a fever or have other symptoms, such as weakness or confusion, he or she may be developing a systemic infection that can be very serious.
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