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Pressure ulcers are an extremely common disease that can cause serious pain. They can also result in bone and muscle damage underneath the skin. These wounds are often reoccurring quickly and could require hospitalization. As the skin gets older thins, making it more prone to injuries. They can also form under a plaster of Paris or a fiberglass dressing. There are four stages of pressure ulcers, based on their severity. A doctor can tell if the pressure ulcer is serious by evaluating the depth of the wound and the look of the scar.
The first stage of a pressure ulcer begins with purple intact skin. The ulcer can develop to stage IV, with exposed tendon, bone, and other underlying structures. Stage IV pressure ulcers may result in tunneling and undermining. Their depth is dependent on the anatomical position. Pressure ulcers can be shallow or deep depending on the depth. The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel provides four stages for pressure ulcers.
Pressure ulcers are painful lesions on the skin, caused by long-term exposure to high pressure. They are more prevalent in those who are in bed or in wheelchairs. They often appear on their arms and backs and are typically followed by a drainage that resembles pus. Even though they heal slowly pressure ulcers could have devastating effects on the surrounding tissues. The patient may also suffer from other illnesses, such as peripheral vascular disease.
