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 ...

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 ...

Stage I pressure ulcers involve the superficial skin layer and are characterized by erythema to dusky to blue-gray coloration, swelling, and discomfort. Stage II pressure ulcers involve a partial ...