Pressure ulcers — also known as decubitus ulcers or bedsores — are wounds that result from low blood flow. Stage 2 pressure ulcers are usually open wounds, like an ulcer, with swelling, discoloration, ...
Pressure ulcers are injuries to the skin or the soft tissue under the skin. Healthcare professionals also call them “bedsores” and “decubitus ulcers.” They occur with long lasting pressure on a ...