A sore on the back or hips caused by lying for a long time in bed.
A pressure-induced skin ulceration involving the death of living tissue and sometimes deep muscular infection and penetration of internal organs. Bedsores occur during long confinements in bed when there is prolonged pressure on an area of the body that has a bony prominence and a thin covering of flesh, like the tailbone, heals, elbows, and shoulder blades. Bedsores are also known as pressure sores and decubitus ulcers.
An ulcer caused by chafing or by the pressure of the body against the bed.
a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
a localized area of skin injury that develops when soft tissue is compressed between a bony prominence and an hard place for a long time
an area of skin and tissue that becomes injured or broken down
A pressure ulcer (also known as a bedsore or pressure sore) occurs when constant pressure prevents oxygen and other nutrients from reaching tissue under the skin. Elderly people, who are less active and are more likely to have fragile skin and poor circulation, are at high risk for pressure ulcers.
Bedsores, more properly known as pressure ulcers or decubitus, are lesions caused by unrelieved pressure to any part of the body, especially portions over bony or cartilaginous areas. Although completely treatable if found early, without medical attention, bedsores can become life-threatening.
