pressure+ulcers

there are four stages of pressure ulcers

1)the skin is not broken at this point and a pressure ulcer probability of occurring can be minimized by relieving pressure of the focused area. the infected area may appear inflammed

2) skin loss occurs. the pressure ulcer can look like a blister

3) a complete loss of a layer of skin and this may start to impact the underlying tissue

4) wearing down of skin can continue to muscle and can impact on bone. this is a huge risk to infections and at this stage the pressure ulcer is difficult to treat

-mel