The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel redefined the definition of a pressure ulcer and the stages of pressure ulcers in 2007, including the original 4 stages and adding 2 stages on deep tissue ...

This is particularly true for stage 1 ulcers, which may be a warning that more serious lesions are to follow. Stage 2 pressure ulcers usually require an occlusive or semipermeable dressing that ...

In 2022, in-shoe sensors emerged as the leading product in the market, accounting for a significant 34.5% share. These ...

But in the later stages of dementia, people may move a lot less and can also develop physical ... If the skin has broken (called a category 2 pressure ulcer), the district or community nurse will need ...

Pressure ulcers are characterized into four stages dependent on the severity and depth of the lesion (Figure 1). Stage I pressure ulcers involve the superficial skin layer and are characterized by ...

Dr. Greg Vigna Dr. Vigna emphasizes the role of wound care nurses in preventing and managing Stage III/IV pressure ulcers to avoid compli ...

What is a pressure ulcer or bedsore? A pressure ulcer, or bedsore, is an area of skin - and sometimes also the tissue underneath - that has become damaged because of pressure. An ulcer may develop ...