Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from ...

Abstract and Introduction Description of Pressure Sores, Skin Tears, and Dry Skin Assessment of Pressure Ulcers and Skin Tears Conclusion References Description of Pressure Sores, Skin Tears ...

The purpose of this educational video series is to provide information to individuals with SCI and caregivers on skin care. Evaluating Your Pressure Ulcer Prevention Plan A problem-solving worksheet ...

Here’s a simple breakdown of the four types: These ulcers, also known as bedsores, happen when too much pressure is applied to the skin for too long, cutting off blood flow. They usually form on ...

Clinicians typically use the tool to assess six risk areas for developing pressure ulcers: sensory perception, skin moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition and friction/shear. Each risk area is ...

Wounds are more than just skin deep. They can affect every aspect of a person’s life, from mobility and independence to overall health and well-being. Whether you are dealing with ...

Pressure ulcers are a key indicator of the quality and experience of care. A pressure ulcer happens when an area of skin and the tissues underneath it are damaged by being under such pressure that the ...

Clinical Practice Guideline published by the Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Spinal Cord Injury Model System provides ...

Impetigo is a bacterial infection that affects your skin, causing sores and blisters. It can appear differently depending on the stage of infection, what part of your body it affects, and your ...

The NHS has paid out £35 million in compensation to hospital patients who developed bed sores caused by staff neglect. Figures reveal that over the past two years nearly 700 legal cases linked to ...