Pressure ulcer

Pressure ulcer staging

Decubitus Ulcer Staging - Pressure Ulcer Stages help staff determine Degree of Harm to the patient. Stage I: • Intact skin with localized, non-blanchable erythema over a bony prominence. • The area may be painful, firm or soft and warmer or cooler when compared to surrounding tissue. • Darkly pigmented skin may not show visible blanching, however the colour of the Stage I ulcer will appear different than the colour of surrounding skin. • Indicates the patient is at risk for further tissue…

Pressure Wound Stages

Prev post1 of 3Next A bed sore, also known as a pressure sore or pressure ulcer, is an open wound on the skin that is common among people who are confined to their bed or a wheelchair for extended periods of time. One of the main causes of bed sores is undue pressure and friction

Pressure ulcers are also known as bedsores. They are classified in four stages. Learn about the stages of pressure sores and how to treat them.

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For a patient who has been diagnosed with a pressure injury, nursing interventions include regular skin checks to look for early signs of tissue damage, nutritional interventions, using the right skin care products, and reducing the amount of time that tissues are exposed to sustained strain or stress.