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Multiple Sclerosis
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Pressure Sores
Also known as pressure ulcers, bedsores or decubitus ulcers. Areas of damaged skin caused by pressure or friction.
For example, the pressure created when sitting in one position compresses the soft tissue and cuts off the blood supply to the delicate blood capillary network which in turn prevents blood from reaching the skin and muscle in the compromised area creating damaged tissue.
Pressure sores can range from minor breaks or reddening of the skin to large deep areas of dead tissue. Pressure is greatest near areas of bone such as buttocks, heels and elbows.
Pressure ulcers are often slow to heal, because of continued adverse factors such as pressure or poor nutrition. They may spread to deep tissues and also cause localised infection, including osteomyelitis, and systemic infection.
The presence of pressure sores is associated with a twofold to fourfold increased
risk of death, this is because pressure sores are a marker for underlying disease
severity and other co-
Warning signs
- Eating or drinking less than usual.
- Movement becoming more difficult.
- Loss or weight gain.
- Skin sore and red.
- Skin very dry.
- Never leave pressure sores untreated.
1.Thomas DR, Goode PS, Tarquine PH, et al; Hospital-
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