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Understanding Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores)
What you should know
Pressure ulcers (also called bedsores or pressure injuries) develop when sustained pressure on skin and underlying tissue restricts blood flow. They most commonly occur over bony prominences — the sacrum/coccyx, heels, hips, and shoulders — in patients who are bedridden, wheelchair-bound, or have limited ability to reposition themselves.
Pressure ulcers range from Stage 1 (intact skin with non-blanchable redness) to Stage 4 (full-thickness tissue loss exposing bone, tendon, or muscle). Advanced pressure ulcers are serious medical conditions that can lead to bone infection (osteomyelitis), sepsis, and death.
Our wound care team manages pressure ulcers at every stage — from early intervention to prevent progression, through advanced wound care for deep or infected wounds. Equally important is our prevention focus: repositioning schedules, pressure-relieving surfaces, nutrition optimization, and skin moisture management. Prevention is always more effective than treatment.
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Your care plan
How we help at home
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Common questions
Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores) — Common Questions
Most pressure ulcers are preventable with proper care — regular repositioning (every 2 hours in bed, every 15–30 minutes in a wheelchair), appropriate support surfaces, good nutrition, and moisture management. Some patients with severe illness, poor nutrition, or end-of-life conditions may develop pressure injuries despite excellent care, but prevention strategies still reduce severity.
Stage 1–2 pressure ulcers may heal in days to weeks with proper treatment. Stage 3–4 wounds can take weeks to months, and some deep wounds require surgical intervention. Healing depends on the wound's depth, infection status, the patient's nutritional state, and whether pressure can be adequately relieved. Our nurses assess and communicate realistic healing timelines.
Related services
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These are the clinical services our team may use when managing pressure ulcers (bedsores) at home.
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