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Decubitus Ulcer : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • local pressure effects

Causes Overview Articles

Pressure ulcer
These factors increase the risk for pressure ulcers: Being bedridden or in a wheelchairFragile skinHaving a chronic condition, such as diabetes or vascular disease, that prevents areas of the body from receiving proper blood flowInability to mov...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 11, 2008
Bedsores
Bedsores most often develop when constant pressure pinches tiny blood vessels that deliver oxygen and nutrients to the skin. When skin is deprived of oxygen and nutrients for as little as an hour, areas of tissue can die and bedsores can form.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Bedsores
Physical examination of the skin, medical history, and patient and caregiver observations are the basis of diagnosis. Any sign of reddening of the skin will be closely monitored.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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