Condition
Pressure Ulcers
Skin and tissue damage caused by staying in one position too long, usually over bony areas such as the hips and heels.
Also called: bedsores, pressure sores, pressure injuries
Who Can Help with Pressure Ulcers?
- Hyperbaric Medicine Doctors
A physician who treats slow-healing wounds, carbon monoxide poisoning and other conditions with oxygen therapy in a pressurized chamber.
- Nursing Homes
A facility that provides round-the-clock nursing care and short-term rehabilitation or long-term living for people who cannot live on their own.
- Home Health Agencies
An agency that sends nurses, therapists and aides to care for patients in their homes.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about pressure ulcers and what is right for you.