Question
A long-standing bedridden patient presented with the following condition over the heel region. What would be the grade of this condition?
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Correct Answer � B
Explanation
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Ans:B.)II.
The image shown in the question is of Pressure ulcer grade II.
BED SORE/ PRESSURE SORE
- These can be defined as tissue necrosis with ulceration due to prolonged pressure. Less preferable terms are bedsores, pressure ulcers, and decubitus ulcers.
- Pressure sore frequency in descending order
- ischium
- Greater trochanter
- Sacrum
- Heel
- Malleolus (lateral than medial)
- Occiput
Staging of pressure sores
- Stage 1 Non-blanchable erythema without a breach in the epidermis
- Stage 2 Partial-thickness skin loss involving the epidermis and dermis
- Stage 3 Full-thickness skin loss extending into the subcutaneous tissue but not through underlying fascia
- Stage 4 Full-thickness skin loss through fascia with extensive tissue destruction, maybe involving muscle, bone, tendon or joint.
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