Pressure ulceration

Definition

Pressure ulcers result from localised injury and ischaemic necrosis of skin and underlying tissues due to prolonged pressure, or pressure in combination with shear; bony prominences of the body are the most frequently affected sites; immobility and debility are major contributing factors.

Exclusions

• decubitus (trophic) ulcer of cervix (uteri)

Inclusions

• pressure injury
• pressure ulcer
• bedsore

Subcategories (6)