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Experiencing Pressure sore(s) (decubitus ulcers)
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mompeach Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 7 yrs Ventilator Wheelchair Feeding tube Bulbar: severe Arms: severe Chest: severe Legs: severe mompeach First Symptom: 11/04 Dx: 08/06

Pressure sore(s) (decubitus ulcers) Report

Pressure sores, or bedsores, describe the ulceration of tissues that are deprived of adequate blood supply by prolonged pressure, especially from sitting or lying in one position for long periods. Read more...

What we've learned from patients who report Pressure sore(s) (decubitus ulcers)

Symptom severities

Moderate	6
Mild	1
None	2

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Pressure sore(s) (decubitus ulcers)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Pressure sore(s) (decubitus ulcers)
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Alternating Air Pressure Mattress	7

Report created on February 11, 2012.

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