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 ...
Bedsores strike many of those who are largely confined to a bed or wheelchair, and they are tough to treat. Every year, over ...
Stage I pressure ulcers involve the superficial skin layer and are characterized by erythema to dusky to blue-gray coloration, swelling, and discomfort. Stage II pressure ulcers involve a partial ...
Stage 2 pressure ulcers usually require an occlusive ... The exception is patients with heel ulcers covered by a thick, dry eschar, in whom removal is often not recommended. Enzymatic debridement ...