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Pressure ulcers are an extremely serious condition that can cause extreme pain. They can also cause bone and muscle injuries beneath the skin. These ulcers develop quickly and can necessitate hospitalization. As the skin age thins and becomes more vulnerable to injuries. It is possible that they develop under a fiberglass or plaster of Paris dressing. There are four types of pressure ulcers. Doctors can tell whether the pressure ulcer is severe by evaluating the depth of the injury and the look of the wound.
The first stage of a pressure ulcer begins with the skin being completely purple. The ulcer may advance to stage IV and include exposed tendon, bone and other underlying structures. Stage IV pressure ulcers could be caused by tunneling or undermining. The thickness of a pressure wound is dependent on the anatomical position. A pressure ulcer could be either deep or shallow according to its depth. The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel has defined four stages of pressure ulcers.
Pressure ulcers are painful lesions on the skin resulting from exposure to pressure. Patients who are bedridden or confined to a wheelchair are the most likely to develop pressure ulcers. The pressure ulcers are typically found in the backs or the arms of patients and typically accompany the drainage of pus. While they heal slow, pressure ulcers may have negative effects on the sub- tissues. Other diseases may also be present which include peripheral vascular disease.
