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  • Pressure Sores

    by Dr. Karen Leggett
    Pressure sores, also called bedsores and decubitus ulcers, occur when there is unrelenting pressure on the skin. This pressure interferes with blood flow, thus causing the skin to break down and form an ulcer. Any diseases or problems that lead to immobility can result in pressure sores. It is a common secondary problem in elderly patients.
    Posted in Bedsores, Decubitus Ulcers, Pressure Sores