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Pressure ulcers are a common disease that can cause serious pain. They can also result in injury to muscles and bone beneath the skin. These wounds may develop rapidly and may require hospitalization. As skin age, it becomes thinner and more prone to injuries. They can also form beneath a plaster Paris or fiberglass dressing. There are four types of pressure ulcers. A doctor can determine whether the pressure ulcer is serious by looking at the severity of the damage and the look of the wound.
The skin that is intact and purple is the first stage of the pressure ulcer. Stage IV can be reached with exposed tendon and bone. Tunneling and undermining are employed for treating stage IV pressure ulcers. The depth of the ulcers varies based on the location of the anatomical. Pressure ulcers can be either deep or shallow, in relation to its depth. The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel has identified four kinds of pressure ulcers.
Pressure ulcers are painful lesions that appear on the skin resulting from exposure to high pressure. Patients who are bedridden or restricted to a wheelchair are most likely to develop them. They usually appear on their arms and backs, and are typically followed by a drainage that resembles pus. While they heal very slowly, pressure ulcers may have negative effects on the sub- tissues. The patient could also be suffering from other conditions such as peripheral vascular disease.
