Decubitus ulcers are injuries to the skin that occur when prolonged pressure obstructs blood flow. Decubitus ulcer staging helps doctors determine the best treatment plan for these types of wounds.

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 ...

What does NPUAP’s new “pressure ulcer” definition mean for providers? The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel announced a number of changes in April, including replacing the term “pressure ulcer” ...

The staging system was originally developed to guide clinical description of the depth of tissue destruction that occurs with pressure ulcers. In this article, the methods that guided the revision, ...

The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel recently made significant updates to the definitions and staging system for pressure ulcers to reflect the latest evidence and trending practice changes.

Q: Are there any care guidelines you can give for treating Stage I pressure ulcers, such as using a special cream for these patients? A. Pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, occur among people ...

A diabetic woman in her 80s was admitted to Changi General Hospital (CGH) with a huge pressure ulcer that covered both her buttocks. She had been cared for by a maid who did not tell her employer, the ...