Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, occur when too much pressure is applied to an area of your skin for a long time. The pressure prevents blood from reaching the affected ...

Treatment: Reducing pressure, keeping the area dry ... Venous ulcers are the most common, making up 60%-80% of leg ulcers. However, decubitus ulcers are more common on the back and hips.

In our hospital we have an intensive focus on malnutrition especially in the context of patients with decubitus ulcers, in particular geriatric or paralyzed patients. The “six treatment ...