are usually located usually support in areas that coincide with maximum relief or bony prominences. So the areas most susceptible to developing pressure ulcers are sacral region, the heel, ischial tuberosities and thighs.
we see in the image depending on the position the person has ulcers will develop in one area or another body.
A classification of ulcers which are 5 stages: Stage I
: Preúlcera. Epidermis intact, adherent and erythema which disappeared by relieving the pressure.
STAGE II: Epidermis intact and adherent. Possible presence of edema, and erythema decrease if you press and has more than 15 mm. diameter.
Stage III: Ecchymosis Cardinal in tissue or in an ampoule or dark under the skin of more than 5mm in diameter. Also a clear blister over 15 mm. in diameter.
STADIUM IV: Cold open surface, injuring the dermis and hypodermis, but dark colors more than 5mm in diameter.
STAGE V: deep pressure ulcer with exposed viscera, bone or tendon.
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