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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...Click to read more below


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

Symptom severities

Severe
 1
Moderate
 4
Mild
 1
None
 3

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 6   Alternating Air Pressure Mattress: 100%
Bed rest 1   Bed rest: 17%

Report created on May 28, 2012.