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It's an ulcer, an open sore that's caused by constant pressure being applied to the same spot(s) on the body long enough for the skin and tissue on that spot to get damaged by the reduced blood flow.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoPressure ulcers are commonly encountered in patients admitted to the hospital and those in long-term care facilities.
Older people and all patients with limited mobility or impaired sensation are at particular risk.
Pressure damage most commonly occurs over bony prominences but can develop on any part of the body subjected to sustained localized pressure.
Pressure damage varies from small superficial lesions to extensive wounds with bony involvement that contain a mass of necrotic tissue.
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∙ 7y agoA pressure sore - is an area of skin that has become inflamed because someone has remained in the same position for long periods of time. Although we sleep for eight hours - we move around... this prevents pressure sores. However - a patient that is immobilised in a hospital bed - cannot move naturally, and thus is prone to developing pressure sores. Nursing staff can move the patient carefully to minimise the risk.
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What is the medical term meaning pressure sore?
Decubitus ulcer, pressure ulcermucous
What is the color of a pressure sore?
black, green, and pink.
What is the beginning of a pressure sore?
A reddened area of skin.
What is the beginning sign of pressure sore?
A reddened area of skin.
What is the beginning sign of a pressure sore?
A reddened area of skin.
What would cause both palm muscles to be sore and stay sore for two weeks at a time with no injury?
stress on the musles, like pressure
Can hypothyroidsm cause sore throat?
No, but hypERthyroidism can cause a sore throat.
What is pressure sore?
A pressure sore - is an area of skin that has become inflamed because someone has remained in the same position for long periods of time. Although we sleep for eight hours - we move around... this prevents pressure sores. However - a patient that is immobilised in a hospital bed - cannot move naturally, and thus is prone to developing pressure sores. Nursing staff can move the patient carefully to minimise the risk.
How does a pressure sore start?
Pressure sore begins when a person stays in the same position for long periods of time.This result in decrease blood flow to the area which is important for healthy tissue. The area of the skin that has the most pressure becomes inflamed and the epidermis starts to peel away or strip until the erosion reaches the second layer of the skin which is the dermis
Why is the ball of your foot so sore after wearing high heels?
it hurts because you put all your body pressure on it
What are two other names for decubits ulcers?
A decubitus ulcer, also called a pressure sore or bed sore. It is an open wound on your skin. Pressure sores often occur on the skin covering bony areas when a person doesn't move much or someone doesn't move the person often enough.
Why is there a sore red rash between your bum cheeks?
that's where you go to the toilet when you push to get your poo out of your bottom. when you push its to much pressure on the bottom and makes a sore red rash. bye Doctor Amanda Davis
