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Pressure ulcer

Skin damage resulting from long-term pressure

Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure sores, bed sores or pressure injuries, are localised damage to the skin and/or underlying tissue that usually occurs over a bony prominence as a result of usually long-term pressure, or pressure in combination with shear or friction.

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