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A decubitus ulcer usually occur one lies in the same spot without being turned areas most effected are bony prominences.Prevention of this is being turned regularly and good hydration's protein supplements will help also.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt is a pressure ulcer. Typically found in areas where the skin is being pinched between a bone and an external force, like a bed or chair. It is also called "bed sores", just for that reason.
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The term bedsore is the common name for?
They are often called "pressure sores" or "pressure ulcers," and their medical name is "decubitus ulcers."
A decubitus ulcer results when skin celss are deprived of?
A decubitus ulcer results when skin cells are deprived of oxygen and nutrients. They often occur when blood flow is reduced or cut off, especially on older people that cannot change position in bed.
Can a nurse determine the stage of a decubitus ulcer?
Nurses are more than capable of determining the stage of a decubitus ulcer.Skin integrity and maintenance is part of their training.NB: A decubitus ulcer, also known as a pressure sore.
Bed sore break in continuity of skin.?
decubitus ulcer
When a decubitus ulcer has progressed to a stage in which osteomyelitis is present the ulcer has extended to the?
If you look up what osteomyelitis is you will find the answer.
What a decubitus ulcer results when skin cells are deprived?
Blood supply
What is the medical term meaning pressure sore?
Decubitus ulcer, pressure ulcermucous
What is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer?
A reddened area on the skin that, when pressed, does not turn white. This is a sign that a pressure ulcer is starting to develop.
What is the medical term meaning skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure?
Decubitus ulcer
What medicines are used for treating decubitus ulcers?
it depends on where the decubitus ulcer is, how deep into the tissue and what stage it is, there are 4 stages. There are different ways to treat an ulcer, topical creams/ointments, patches applied-duoderms, machines that are applied, various methods of dressing treatments (wet to dry dressing changes)
What is a crural ulcer?
Crural ulcer (due to venous insufficiency or other causes like decubitus ulcer,post DVT some prefer gentamicin for it's treatment... locally zinc hyaluronic acid can b used
What is another word use for bedsores?
Bedsores are also called decubitus ulcers, pressure ulcers, or pressure sores
