The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel redefined the definition of a pressure ulcer and the stages of pressure ulcers in 2007, including the original 4 stages and adding 2 stages on deep tissue ...

Check that bedding is smooth. Wrinkles in the sheets can contribute to pressure ulcers. If the person is in the later stages of dementia, they may not be able to explain easily that they're feeling ...

Bed sores – also known as pressure ulcers – develop when a patient’s skin is damaged from pressure in one spot continuously, due to a lack of movement. If left untreated they can become a ...

Greg Vigna, MD Septic shock from infected decubitus ulcers can be largely avoided with the proper standard of care.” - Greg Vigna, MD ...