Decubitus Ulcer - Prevention And Treatment

As with any other type of ulcer, a Decubitus Ulcer can be a major problem. A Decubitus Ulcer can not only be extremely painful, but can also be extremely difficult to cure. By definition, a Decubitus Ulcer refers to the serious aggravation, or ulceration of a person’s skin. This ulceration continues to the underlying tissue beneath the skin, and is generally caused by prolonged pressure to the above skins affected area. This pressure is usually a result of prolonged sitting, or lying. These irritations to the underlying tissue will usually occur in the areas where the skin covers the "bony bulges." Examples would be the heels, buttocks, and back of a persons head. The Decubitus Ulcer is more commonly referred to as a "bed sore," a “pressure sore,” or a “press View the rest of this article