Decubitus Ulcers
Decubitus ulcers, are areas of broken skin that can develop in people who: · Have been confined to bed for extended periods of time · Are unable to move for short periods of time, especially if they are thin or have blood vessel disease or neurological diseases · Use a wheelchair or bedside chair. Diagnosis of a Decubitus Ulcer Medical personnel may take samples of the pressure ulcer tissue and fluid to look for bacteria or cancer. They may also do blood cultures, bone scans or other tests depending on the seriousness of the ulcer . In addition, they will evaluate the condition of the ulcer according to: The size of the decubitus ulcer and depth of the crater What kind of tissue is affected by the ulcer: skin, bone, or muscle The color of the ulcer and skin around it The tissue death caused by the ulcer The presence of infection, bleeding or foul odor Treatment of Decubitus Ulcers Depending on the sta