Is there data indicating higher prevalence of in-house acquired pressure ulcers in nursing facilities compared to hospitals?

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 ...

If you have noticed a pressure ulcer at a very early stage (called a category 1 ulcer) the GP will usually arrange for ... will need to investigate further and ensure that the right treatment is given ...

Each year, more than 3 million Americans develop painful pressure ulcers, which are better known as "bedsores ... "It's really hard to watch." At the early stages, bedsores don't look like much. The ...

Stage III and IV pressure ulcers in hospitals indicate broken care ... are at risk for this type of 'Never Event'. Then, a simple treatment plan that provides scheduled repositioning by nurses ...