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 ...

Pressure ulcers are characterized into four stages dependent on the severity and depth of the lesion (Figure 1). Stage I pressure ulcers involve the superficial skin layer and are characterized by ...

Immediate recommendation for all pressure ulcer stages (descriptions and photos) call for immidiate referral to wound care specialist for evaluation/treatment.

But in the later stages of dementia, people may move a lot less and can also develop physical disabilities, so they may be in the same position for substantial periods. This can lead to pressure ...