Stages of Pressure Ulcers | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Pressure ulcers are also known as bedsores[1] and decubitus ulcers. They range from closed to open wounds[2] and are classified into a series of four stages based on how deep the wound is:

Bedsores occur most often after a person sits or lies in one position for too long. The immobility cuts off blood circulation to specific parts of your body, damaging surrounding tissues.

Pressure ulcers form mainly on any skin[3] that covers bony areas of the body. Common places for bedsores to develop include:

Two kinds of more severe pressure...