PRESSURESOREEXPERT

People often think that pressure ulcers are small sores that quickly heal. This is not always the case, they can be extremely painful and if they have progressed to being of significant size and depth they can take a significant time to heal... Pressure injuries and the effects that they have on people's lives should not be underestimated. Pressure ulcers are injury to the skin and underlying tissue. They occur primarily due to the blood supply being interrupted (by pressure) to an area of skin... Pressure ulcers usually occur in patients whose movement is restricted e.g. someone who is bed or chair bound. There are lots of high risk factors that have to be taken into account when undertaking a risk assessment and professional care and nursing staff can advise regarding this. Pressure ulcers commonly develop in areas of the skin covering bony areas.