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 ...
A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear. There are many contributing or ...
"Pressure ulcers often develop in patients with spinal ... said Schwab. "Our results point to the need to refer acute SCI patients to neurological rehabilitation centers such as Ohio State Dodd ...