Pressure Ulcer (Pressure Sore)
Alternate Names : Bedsore, Decubitus Ulcer
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Progression of a Decubitis Ulcer
If untreated, a pressure sore can progress from a small irritated but unbroken skin patch to a potentially life-threatening wound involving extensive tissue death and infection. Treatment of the serious decubitus ulcer may include drying out the wound, debriding (excising) the dead tissue, and administering systemic antibiotics.
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- Areas Where Bedsores Occur
- Progression of a Decubitis Ulcer
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