Tag: bedsores

  • Pressure Sores

    Pressure Sores: Definition and Description of Pressure Sores: Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue that result from prolonged pressure on the skin. They commonly occur over bony areas of the body, such as the heels, hips, and tailbone. When blood flow is obstructed, the…

  • Decubitis Ulcers

    Decubitis Ulcers Definition and Description of Decubitis Ulcers Decubitus ulcers, commonly known as pressure sores or bedsores, are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin. These ulcers typically occur over bony areas of the body where the skin is especially thin, such as the heels, tailbone, hips, and…