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A pressure injury is also known as a pressure ulcer, pressure sore or bed sore. They are caused by unrelieved pressure and/or shear forces on any part of the body. Anytime you lie or sit down in the same position for a period of time, pressure is applied to different parts of your body. Any object that has continuous contact with your skin has the potential to cause a pressure injury.

A pressure injury may look minor such as redness of the skin, but they can hide more damage under the skin surface. A pressure injury can develop quickly, cause significant pain, become infected, leave scars and may delay your recovery by weeks or months.

Signs and Symptoms:

Pressure injuries usually occur over bony areas–especially the heels, elbows, hips, buttocks and tail bone but can occur anywhere there is continued pressure to the skin.

Signs to look for when doing a skin inspection include: