Pressure Ulcerations

Pressure ulcers, commonly called bedsores, occur from prolonged pressure on the skin.  Individuals most at risk of bedsores have medical conditions that keep them from changing positions or moving that result in them spending most of their time in a bed or a chair.  Bedsores most often develop on skin that covers bony areas of the body, such as the heels, ankles, hips and tailbone.

Pressure injuries start as red, blue, or purplish patches on the body that don’t turn white when touched and get worse over time. These patches can quickly turn into blisters and open sores.

Symptoms of bedsores are:

• Changes in skin color or texture.
• Swelling.
• Pus-like draining.
• An area of skin that feels cooler or warmer to the touch than other areas.
• Sore areas.

Our personalized treatment plan focuses on pain management, wound healing, as well as reviewing preventative measures.  Such measures may include the importance of regular body shifting, proper equipment to reduce pressure, good nutrition, and general skin care for compromised skin.

Our dedicated team is committed to delivering personalized and advanced wound care to deliver a swifter path to recovery.