pressure injuries
pressure injuries develop when constant pressure on an area of skin damages the skin and underlying tissues, creating an injury. pressure injuries can range from mild reddening of the skin (early stage) to severe tissue damage that extends through the skin and soft tissue and into the bone (late stage).
current as of: november 16, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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