Who Might Be at Risk for Decubitus Ulcers?

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Decubitus ulcers are common among the elderly and people who cannot move about by themselves. They are caused by pressure of tissue between a surface and the bony prominence. In other words, a person lying in bed may have pressure on a hip. The pressure between the bed and the hip bone can cause skin breakdown. Decubitus ulcers are pressure sores. The skin over a bony prominence breaks down over time due to restricted blood flow to the area. The wound starts out as a red spot that doesn't go away when the pressure is removed. As pressure continues to impede blood flow to the afflicted area an open wound will eventually develop. An open wound caused by pressure on a bony prominence like a hip, ankle, or back is called a bed sore, a pressure ulcer and a decubitus ulcer. Click the link below to read the rest of the article. If you have any questions after reading, leave them in the comment section and I will answer them as soon as possible.