The nurse may also advise on correct sitting or lying positions (eg supporting the feet). If the skin has broken (called a category 2 pressure ulcer), the district or community nurse will need to ...

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There are many contributing or confounding factors associated with pressure ulcer development including limited mobility. Immediate recommendation for all pressure ulcer stages (descriptions and ...

Pressure ulcers can be serious and lead to life-threatening complications, such as blood poisoning and gangrene. However, taking some simple steps can reduce the chance of pressure ulcers developing.

What is a pressure ulcer or bedsore? A pressure ulcer, or bedsore, is an area of skin - and sometimes also the tissue underneath - that has become damaged because of pressure. An ulcer may develop ...

Considering taking supplements to treat pressure ulcers? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of pressure ulcers. Follow the links to read common uses ...

Read about pressure ulcer training being delivered by nurses at NHS Humber Health Partnership using self-made fake wounds.

Pioglitazone was associated with a lower risk of developing skin ulcers in patients with Werner disease in a Japanese study, ...

Treatment: Reducing pressure, keeping the area dry, using antibiotics, or surgery in severe cases. Venous ulcers are the most common type of leg ulcer, often caused by weak veins or poor blood ...

No recurrent gastric outlet obstruction was noted in all the patients Conclusions: NSAIDs ingestion was an important cause of peptic ulcer in children. Conservative treatment including PPI should ...

[…] the results of this study indicate that pioglitazone might be useful in treating refractory skin ulcers, a typical ...