Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure sores, bed sores or pressure injuries, are localised damage to the skin and underlying tissue that usually occurs over a bony prominence as a result of long-term pressure, or pressure combined with shear or friction. The most common sites are the skin overlying the sacrum, coccyx, heels, and hips, though other sites can be affected, such as the elbows, knees, ankles, back of shoulders, or the back of the cranium.
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ICD-10 ChapterXII: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Pressure Ulcer
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Debridement is a standard treatment for pressure ulcers with nonviable tissue.
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1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XII
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Non-infectious classification
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Treated By: Hydrogel Dressing, ApplicationsQuote, Treated By: Hydrogel Dressing, Applications
There is some evidence to suggest that hydrogels are effective dressings for chronic wounds including pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and venous ulcers although the results are uncertain.
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