The plural is the same as the singular: decubitus
The plural is the same as the singular: decubitus
The singular and plural are both decubitus. It is not changed to decubiti.
bedsores
Type your answer here..The correct ICD 9 for the sacral decubitus is 707.03.
A nurse can assess and describe the characteristics of a decubitus ulcer, including its size, depth, and tissue involvement. By utilizing a standardized staging system (such as the one developed by the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel), a nurse can determine the stage of a decubitus ulcer.
They are often called "pressure sores" or "pressure ulcers," and their medical name is "decubitus ulcers."
Ventral decubitus.
lateral decubitus
decubitus ulcer
Blood supply
Decubitus ulcers
incontinent, paralyzed, poorly nourished