Pressure Ulcer

An ulceration caused by prolonged pressure on the SKIN and TISSUES when one stay in one position for a long period of time, such as lying in bed. The bony areas of the body are the most frequently affected sites which become ischemic (ISCHEMIA) under sustained and constant pressure.

Also Known As:

Bedsore; Bedsores; Decubitus Ulcers; Decubitus Ulcer; Bed Sores; Bed Sore; Pressure Sores; Pressure Ulcers; Sore, Bed; Sore, Pressure; Sores, Bed; Sores, Pressure; Ulcer, Decubitus; Ulcer, Pressure; Ulcers, Decubitus; Ulcers, Pressure; Pressure Sore

Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
- Skin Diseases: 8226
  - Skin Ulcer: 499
    - Pressure Ulcer: 2375

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