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Pressure Ulcer

An ulceration caused by prolonged pressure on the SKIN and TISSUES when one stays in one position for a long period of time, such as lying in bed. The bony areas of the body are the most frequently affected sites which become ischemic (ISCHEMIA) under sustained and constant pressure.

Year introduced: 2006 (1963)

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Tree Number(s): C17.800.893.665

MeSH Unique ID: D003668

Entry Terms:

  • Pressure Ulcers
  • Ulcer, Pressure
  • Bed Sores
  • Bed Sore
  • Sore, Bed
  • Bedsore
  • Bedsores
  • Decubitus Ulcer
  • Decubitus Ulcers
  • Ulcer, Decubitus
  • Pressure Sore
  • Pressure Sores
  • Sore, Pressure
  • Decubitus Sore
  • Decubitus Sores
  • Sore, Decubitus
  • Pressure Injury
  • Injury, Pressure
  • Pressure Injuries

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