There are four stages to decubiti ulcers (or bed sores)
I- the area is red but it still blanches (if you push on it the area will turn white then blood will return when you let go). The redness will go away if pressure is removed
II-The are is more black and blue or purplish in color, does not blanch, and pressure needs to be removed from the area immediately
III-a blister may form and the skin breaks. Only the skin is involved, but it may go down into the deepest layers of skin.
IV-The ulcer reaches into the muscle, bone, tendons (These are really bad and usually require surgical debridement or cleaning and are sometimes sutured).
2006-12-20 02:25:02
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answered by Anonymous
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This is a very bad thing and can quite often be very serious for bedridden patients.
Stage 4: Full skin loss extending beyond the underlying tissue to muscle and bone
2006-12-20 02:25:11
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answered by dem4six 2
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Dear Shannon,
Depending on what sort of information you need, I hope you will find the information at http://www.rcn.org.uk/publications/pdf/guidelines/pressure_ulcer_risk_assess_1.pdf useful. Pressure sore is another term for bedsore. They are sometimes also known as decubitus ulcers.
This is from the website of the UK Royal College of Nursing, and information contained therein should be free from commercial influence.
Hope this is helpful.
Paul.
2006-12-20 03:31:38
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answered by Anonymous
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An open sore , often it will have pus or you will be able to see muscle .
2006-12-20 02:44:17
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answered by Ray H 7
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when the skin is broken and the open wound is so deep you can see muscle or bone
2006-12-20 02:23:11
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answered by wantme_comegetme 5
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COULD BE SERIOUS SUPERFICIAL INFECTION LIKE CELLULITIS
2006-12-20 02:28:20
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answered by ? 3
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when it is really bad
2006-12-20 02:24:46
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answered by dumplingmuffin 7
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