Pressure injuries, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are injuries to skin and underlying tissue that are caused by prolonged pressure. They are localized injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissues generally caused by prolonged pressure or shear near bony prominences. Pressure injuries commonly impact people with limited mobility and sensation.
There are six categories of pressure injuries: Stages 1-4, Unstageable, and Deep Tissue Injury. Staging is determined clinically and is based on the type of tissue visualized or palpated.
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