Condition
Pressure Ulcer
Dermatology
Overview
An ulceration caused by prolonged pressure on the SKIN and TISSUES when one stays in one position for a long period of time, such as lying in bed. The bony areas of the body are the most frequently affected sites which become ischemic (ISCHEMIA) under sustained and constant pressure.
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Quick facts about Pressure Ulcer
- Topic type
- Condition
- Category
- Dermatology
- MeSH classification
- C17.800.893.665
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Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.